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Anderson County

South Carolina - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Anderson County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Anderson County

Population
204,592
Age 65+
18.1%
Median age
40.6
Owner-occupied
74.7%
With disability
15.2%
Median home value
$189,400
Median income
$62,347
Residents 65+
37,097
How Anderson County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+9.7%
% owner-occupied
+15.3%
% with disability
+17.8%
Median household income
-17%
Median home value
-32.8%
Median age
+5.5%

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.

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528,251 residents
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416,161 residents
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231,419 residents

Aging-in-place in Anderson County

Anderson County is home to roughly 204,592 residents, of whom about 37,031 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.1%, 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 74.7% of homes in Anderson County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $189,400. 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 15.2% of Anderson 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.