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Erie County

New York - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Erie County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Erie County

Population
951,232
Age 65+
18.5%
Median age
40.1
Owner-occupied
65.2%
With disability
13.7%
Median home value
$197,400
Median income
$68,014
Residents 65+
175,697
How Erie County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+12.1%
% owner-occupied
+0.6%
% with disability
+6.2%
Median household income
-9.5%
Median home value
-30%
Median age
+4.2%

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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Other counties in New York

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2,679,620 residents
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2,360,826 residents
New York County
1,645,867 residents
Suffolk County
1,524,486 residents
Bronx County
1,443,229 residents
Nassau County
1,389,160 residents
Westchester County
997,904 residents
Monroe County
756,406 residents

Aging-in-place in Erie County

Erie County is home to roughly 951,232 residents, of whom about 175,978 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.5%, well 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 65.2% of homes in Erie County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $197,400. 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 13.7% of Erie County residents report a disability, a rate in line with 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.