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County overview

Franklin County

Ohio - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Franklin County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Franklin County

Population
1,318,149
Age 65+
12.5%
Median age
34.6
Owner-occupied
53.5%
With disability
11.5%
Median home value
$243,100
Median income
$71,070
Residents 65+
164,663
How Franklin County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-24.2%
% owner-occupied
-17.4%
% with disability
-10.9%
Median household income
-5.4%
Median home value
-13.8%
Median age
-10.1%

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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1,256,620 residents
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827,671 residents
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539,361 residents
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536,121 residents
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Stark County
374,199 residents
Lorain County
313,101 residents

Aging-in-place in Franklin County

Franklin County is home to roughly 1,318,149 residents, of whom about 164,769 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.5%, 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 53.5% of homes in Franklin County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $243,100. 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 11.5% of Franklin 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.