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County overview

Pitt County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Pitt County

Population
171,196
Age 65+
14.1%
Median age
33.2
Owner-occupied
51.2%
With disability
14.8%
Median home value
$178,700
Median income
$54,915
Residents 65+
24,072
How Pitt County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-14.5%
% owner-occupied
-21%
% with disability
+14.7%
Median household income
-26.9%
Median home value
-36.6%
Median age
-13.8%

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 North Carolina

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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 Pitt County

Pitt County is home to roughly 171,196 residents, of whom about 24,139 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.1%, 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 51.2% of homes in Pitt County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $178,700. 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 14.8% of Pitt County residents report a disability, a rate elevated relative to 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.