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County overview

Centre County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Centre County

Population
158,665
Age 65+
15.1%
Median age
33.3
Owner-occupied
62.6%
With disability
10.2%
Median home value
$289,800
Median income
$70,087
Residents 65+
23,904
How Centre County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-8.5%
% owner-occupied
-3.4%
% with disability
-20.9%
Median household income
-6.7%
Median home value
+2.8%
Median age
-13.5%

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.

Local Age At Home Pro's

Top-rated contractors in Pennsylvania

Contractors serving Centre County and the broader Pennsylvania region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in Centre County

Centre County is home to roughly 158,665 residents, of whom about 23,958 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.1%, 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 62.6% of homes in Centre County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $289,800. 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 10.2% of Centre 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.