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County overview

Bernalillo County

New Mexico - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Bernalillo County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Bernalillo County

Population
674,692
Age 65+
17.1%
Median age
38.6
Owner-occupied
63.4%
With disability
14.9%
Median home value
$247,300
Median income
$62,220
Residents 65+
115,541
How Bernalillo County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+3.6%
% owner-occupied
-2.2%
% with disability
+15.5%
Median household income
-17.2%
Median home value
-12.3%
Median age
+0.3%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Aging-in-place in Bernalillo County

Bernalillo County is home to roughly 674,692 residents, of whom about 115,372 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.1%, above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 63.4% of homes in Bernalillo County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $247,300. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 14.9% of Bernalillo County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.