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County overview

Portage County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Portage County

Population
161,217
Age 65+
17.3%
Median age
39.1
Owner-occupied
70.7%
With disability
12.9%
Median home value
$197,100
Median income
$69,796
Residents 65+
27,897
How Portage County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+4.8%
% owner-occupied
+9.1%
% with disability
0%
Median household income
-7.1%
Median home value
-30.1%
Median age
+1.6%

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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Aging-in-place in Portage County

Portage County is home to roughly 161,217 residents, of whom about 27,891 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.3%, 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 70.7% of homes in Portage County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $197,100. 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 12.9% of Portage 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.