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County overview

Doña Ana County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Doña Ana County

Population
219,870
Age 65+
16.1%
Median age
33.2
Owner-occupied
64.1%
With disability
14.7%
Median home value
$187,400
Median income
$51,232
Residents 65+
35,342
How Doña Ana County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-2.4%
% owner-occupied
-1.1%
% with disability
+14%
Median household income
-31.8%
Median home value
-33.5%
Median age
-13.8%

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 Doña Ana County

Doña Ana County is home to roughly 219,870 residents, of whom about 35,399 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.1%, in line with 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 64.1% of homes in Doña Ana County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $187,400. 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 14.7% of Doña Ana 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.