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County overview

Davidson County

Tennessee - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Davidson County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Davidson County

Population
709,786
Age 65+
12.8%
Median age
34.7
Owner-occupied
54.2%
With disability
11.4%
Median home value
$354,700
Median income
$71,863
Residents 65+
90,770
How Davidson County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-22.4%
% owner-occupied
-16.4%
% with disability
-11.6%
Median household income
-4.4%
Median home value
+25.8%
Median age
-9.9%

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 Tennessee

Shelby County
926,440 residents
Knox County
481,406 residents
Hamilton County
367,193 residents
Rutherford County
343,727 residents
Williamson County
248,897 residents
Montgomery County
222,305 residents
Sumner County
196,845 residents
Sullivan County
158,722 residents

Aging-in-place in Davidson County

Davidson County is home to roughly 709,786 residents, of whom about 90,853 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 12.8%, 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 54.2% of homes in Davidson County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $354,700. 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 11.4% of Davidson County residents report a disability, a rate below 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.