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County overview

Philadelphia County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Philadelphia County

Population
1,593,208
Age 65+
14.0%
Median age
34.8
Owner-occupied
52.2%
With disability
16.9%
Median home value
$215,500
Median income
$57,537
Residents 65+
223,219
How Philadelphia County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-15.2%
% owner-occupied
-19.4%
% with disability
+31%
Median household income
-23.4%
Median home value
-23.6%
Median age
-9.6%

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

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
Berks County
428,483 residents

Aging-in-place in Philadelphia County

Philadelphia County is home to roughly 1,593,208 residents, of whom about 223,049 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 52.2% of homes in Philadelphia County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $215,500. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. 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 16.9% of Philadelphia 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.