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County overview

Kings County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Kings County

Population
2,679,620
Age 65+
14.5%
Median age
35.9
Owner-occupied
30.3%
With disability
10.3%
Median home value
$865,300
Median income
$74,692
Residents 65+
388,584
How Kings County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-12.1%
% owner-occupied
-53.2%
% with disability
-20.2%
Median household income
-0.6%
Median home value
+207%
Median age
-6.8%

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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Other counties in New York

Queens County
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
Erie County
951,232 residents
Monroe County
756,406 residents

Aging-in-place in Kings County

Kings County is home to roughly 2,679,620 residents, of whom about 388,545 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.5%, well below 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 30.3% of homes in Kings County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $865,300. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. 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 10.3% of Kings County residents report a disability, a rate below 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.