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County overview

Berks County

Pennsylvania - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Berks County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Berks County

Population
428,483
Age 65+
17.5%
Median age
39.9
Owner-occupied
70.8%
With disability
14.2%
Median home value
$225,700
Median income
$74,617
Residents 65+
75,145
How Berks County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+6.1%
% owner-occupied
+9.3%
% with disability
+10.1%
Median household income
-0.7%
Median home value
-19.9%
Median age
+3.6%

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 Pennsylvania

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1,593,208 residents
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1,245,310 residents
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856,399 residents
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645,163 residents
Delaware County
575,312 residents
Lancaster County
553,202 residents
Chester County
536,474 residents
York County
457,051 residents

Aging-in-place in Berks County

Berks County is home to roughly 428,483 residents, of whom about 74,985 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 17.5%, 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 70.8% of homes in Berks County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $225,700. 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 14.2% of Berks 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.