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County overview

Orange County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Orange County

Population
145,919
Age 65+
15.4%
Median age
36.2
Owner-occupied
64.7%
With disability
8.3%
Median home value
$395,600
Median income
$85,785
Residents 65+
22,449
How Orange County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-6.7%
% owner-occupied
-0.2%
% with disability
-35.7%
Median household income
+14.2%
Median home value
+40.3%
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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Top-rated contractors in North Carolina

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Other counties in North Carolina

Wake County
1,132,103 residents
Mecklenburg County
1,115,403 residents
Guilford County
539,557 residents
Forsyth County
383,739 residents
Cumberland County
335,207 residents
Durham County
325,101 residents
Buncombe County
269,449 residents
Union County
240,109 residents

Aging-in-place in Orange County

Orange County is home to roughly 145,919 residents, of whom about 22,472 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.4%, 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 64.7% of homes in Orange County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $395,600. 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 8.3% of Orange 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.