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County overview

Erie County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Erie County

Population
270,495
Age 65+
18.7%
Median age
39.9
Owner-occupied
68.0%
With disability
15.5%
Median home value
$160,200
Median income
$59,396
Residents 65+
50,712
How Erie County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+13.3%
% owner-occupied
+4.9%
% with disability
+20.2%
Median household income
-21%
Median home value
-43.2%
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

Philadelphia County
1,593,208 residents
Allegheny County
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 Erie County

Erie County is home to roughly 270,495 residents, of whom about 50,583 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.7%, well 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 68.0% of homes in Erie County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $160,200. 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 15.5% of Erie 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.