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County overview

Cameron County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Cameron County

Population
421,854
Age 65+
13.7%
Median age
32.0
Owner-occupied
65.3%
With disability
12.2%
Median home value
$109,600
Median income
$47,435
Residents 65+
57,772
How Cameron County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-17%
% owner-occupied
+0.8%
% with disability
-5.4%
Median household income
-36.9%
Median home value
-61.1%
Median age
-16.9%

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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Aging-in-place in Cameron County

Cameron County is home to roughly 421,854 residents, of whom about 57,794 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 13.7%, 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 65.3% of homes in Cameron County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $109,600. 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 12.2% of Cameron County residents report a disability, a rate in line with 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.