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County overview

Washington County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Washington County

Population
133,282
Age 65+
18.5%
Median age
40.1
Owner-occupied
64.3%
With disability
16.5%
Median home value
$211,100
Median income
$58,507
Residents 65+
24,649
How Washington County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+12.1%
% owner-occupied
-0.8%
% with disability
+27.9%
Median household income
-22.1%
Median home value
-25.1%
Median age
+4.2%

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
Davidson County
709,786 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

Aging-in-place in Washington County

Washington County is home to roughly 133,282 residents, of whom about 24,657 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.5%, 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 64.3% of homes in Washington County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $211,100. 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 16.5% of Washington 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.