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County overview

Dorchester County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Dorchester County

Population
162,139
Age 65+
14.7%
Median age
37.7
Owner-occupied
74.8%
With disability
13.5%
Median home value
$273,000
Median income
$73,686
Residents 65+
23,793
How Dorchester County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-10.9%
% owner-occupied
+15.4%
% with disability
+4.7%
Median household income
-1.9%
Median home value
-3.2%
Median age
-2.1%

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 South Carolina

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528,251 residents
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416,161 residents
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409,840 residents
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356,578 residents
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330,119 residents
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295,934 residents
York County
282,987 residents
Berkeley County
231,419 residents

Aging-in-place in Dorchester County

Dorchester County is home to roughly 162,139 residents, of whom about 23,834 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.7%, 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 74.8% of homes in Dorchester County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $273,000. 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 13.5% of Dorchester 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.