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Sullivan County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Sullivan County

Population
158,722
Age 65+
22.0%
Median age
45.2
Owner-occupied
72.5%
With disability
18.8%
Median home value
$173,000
Median income
$54,357
Residents 65+
34,884
How Sullivan County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+33.3%
% owner-occupied
+11.9%
% with disability
+45.7%
Median household income
-27.7%
Median home value
-38.6%
Median age
+17.4%

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
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

Aging-in-place in Sullivan County

Sullivan County is home to roughly 158,722 residents, of whom about 34,919 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 22.0%, 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 72.5% of homes in Sullivan County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $173,000. 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 18.8% of Sullivan 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.