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County overview

Mahoning County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Mahoning County

Population
227,979
Age 65+
21.6%
Median age
43.3
Owner-occupied
69.8%
With disability
16.2%
Median home value
$132,000
Median income
$54,279
Residents 65+
49,266
How Mahoning County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+30.9%
% owner-occupied
+7.7%
% with disability
+25.6%
Median household income
-27.8%
Median home value
-53.2%
Median age
+12.5%

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 Mahoning County

Mahoning County is home to roughly 227,979 residents, of whom about 49,243 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 21.6%, well above 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 69.8% of homes in Mahoning County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $132,000. 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 16.2% of Mahoning 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.