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County overview

Rutherford County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Rutherford County

Population
343,727
Age 65+
10.8%
Median age
34.0
Owner-occupied
65.2%
With disability
11.1%
Median home value
$305,100
Median income
$78,291
Residents 65+
37,289
How Rutherford County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-34.5%
% owner-occupied
+0.6%
% with disability
-14%
Median household income
+4.2%
Median home value
+8.2%
Median age
-11.7%

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

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926,440 residents
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709,786 residents
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481,406 residents
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367,193 residents
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222,305 residents
Sumner County
196,845 residents
Sullivan County
158,722 residents

Aging-in-place in Rutherford County

Rutherford County is home to roughly 343,727 residents, of whom about 37,123 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 10.8%, 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 65.2% of homes in Rutherford County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $305,100. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. 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 11.1% of Rutherford 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.