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Wood County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Wood County

Population
131,564
Age 65+
15.9%
Median age
35.4
Owner-occupied
64.1%
With disability
11.9%
Median home value
$203,300
Median income
$70,537
Residents 65+
20,867
How Wood County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-3.6%
% owner-occupied
-1.1%
% with disability
-7.8%
Median household income
-6.1%
Median home value
-27.9%
Median age
-8.1%

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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Aging-in-place in Wood County

Wood County is home to roughly 131,564 residents, of whom about 20,919 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.9%, 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 64.1% of homes in Wood County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $203,300. 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 11.9% of Wood 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.