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County overview

Bell County

Texas - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Bell County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Bell County

Population
372,821
Age 65+
11.3%
Median age
31.7
Owner-occupied
54.5%
With disability
14.8%
Median home value
$196,300
Median income
$62,858
Residents 65+
42,044
How Bell County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-31.5%
% owner-occupied
-15.9%
% with disability
+14.7%
Median household income
-16.4%
Median home value
-30.4%
Median age
-17.7%

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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Aging-in-place in Bell County

Bell County is home to roughly 372,821 residents, of whom about 42,129 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 11.3%, 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 54.5% of homes in Bell County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $196,300. 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 14.8% of Bell 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.