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County overview

Dauphin County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Dauphin County

Population
286,108
Age 65+
17.5%
Median age
39.4
Owner-occupied
63.3%
With disability
12.9%
Median home value
$208,200
Median income
$71,046
Residents 65+
49,936
How Dauphin County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+6.1%
% owner-occupied
-2.3%
% with disability
0%
Median household income
-5.5%
Median home value
-26.1%
Median age
+2.3%

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

Philadelphia County
1,593,208 residents
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1,245,310 residents
Montgomery County
856,399 residents
Bucks County
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 Dauphin County

Dauphin County is home to roughly 286,108 residents, of whom about 50,069 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 63.3% of homes in Dauphin County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $208,200. 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 12.9% of Dauphin 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.