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County overview

Iredell County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Iredell County

Population
187,839
Age 65+
16.3%
Median age
40.8
Owner-occupied
71.7%
With disability
11.8%
Median home value
$261,200
Median income
$73,103
Residents 65+
30,690
How Iredell County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-1.2%
% owner-occupied
+10.6%
% with disability
-8.5%
Median household income
-2.7%
Median home value
-7.3%
Median age
+6%

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 North Carolina

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1,115,403 residents
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539,557 residents
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335,207 residents
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Buncombe County
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Union County
240,109 residents

Aging-in-place in Iredell County

Iredell County is home to roughly 187,839 residents, of whom about 30,618 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 16.3%, 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 71.7% of homes in Iredell County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $261,200. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. 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 11.8% of Iredell 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.