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County overview

Guilford County

North Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Guilford County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Guilford County

Population
539,557
Age 65+
15.5%
Median age
37.2
Owner-occupied
59.5%
With disability
11.9%
Median home value
$215,700
Median income
$62,880
Residents 65+
83,813
How Guilford County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-6.1%
% owner-occupied
-8.2%
% with disability
-7.8%
Median household income
-16.3%
Median home value
-23.5%
Median age
-3.4%

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 Guilford County

Guilford County is home to roughly 539,557 residents, of whom about 83,631 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.5%, 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 59.5% of homes in Guilford County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $215,700. 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 11.9% of Guilford 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.