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County overview

Washington County

Oregon - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Washington County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Washington County

Population
599,541
Age 65+
14.0%
Median age
37.5
Owner-occupied
60.9%
With disability
10.6%
Median home value
$504,300
Median income
$100,121
Residents 65+
83,963
How Washington County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-15.2%
% owner-occupied
-6%
% with disability
-17.8%
Median household income
+33.2%
Median home value
+78.9%
Median age
-2.6%

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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199,352 residents

Aging-in-place in Washington County

Washington County is home to roughly 599,541 residents, of whom about 83,936 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.0%, 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 60.9% of homes in Washington County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $504,300. 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 10.6% of Washington 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.