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County overview

Stark County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Stark County

Population
374,199
Age 65+
19.9%
Median age
41.8
Owner-occupied
68.2%
With disability
14.0%
Median home value
$164,900
Median income
$63,130
Residents 65+
74,326
How Stark County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+20.6%
% owner-occupied
+5.2%
% with disability
+8.5%
Median household income
-16%
Median home value
-41.5%
Median age
+8.6%

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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Other counties in Ohio

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1,318,149 residents
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1,256,620 residents
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827,671 residents
Summit County
539,361 residents
Montgomery County
536,121 residents
Lucas County
430,014 residents
Butler County
388,327 residents
Lorain County
313,101 residents

Aging-in-place in Stark County

Stark County is home to roughly 374,199 residents, of whom about 74,466 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 19.9%, 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 68.2% of homes in Stark County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $164,900. 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 14.0% of Stark 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.