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County overview

Kent County

Rhode Island - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Kent County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Kent County

Population
170,168
Age 65+
19.5%
Median age
43.6
Owner-occupied
72.1%
With disability
14.8%
Median home value
$306,000
Median income
$85,732
Residents 65+
33,169
How Kent County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+18.2%
% owner-occupied
+11.3%
% with disability
+14.7%
Median household income
+14.1%
Median home value
+8.5%
Median age
+13.2%

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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Aging-in-place in Kent County

Kent County is home to roughly 170,168 residents, of whom about 33,183 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 19.5%, 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 72.1% of homes in Kent County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $306,000. 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 14.8% of Kent 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.