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County overview

Ector County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Ector County

Population
162,300
Age 65+
9.5%
Median age
31.0
Owner-occupied
64.9%
With disability
10.2%
Median home value
$175,600
Median income
$70,566
Residents 65+
15,397
How Ector County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-42.4%
% owner-occupied
+0.2%
% with disability
-20.9%
Median household income
-6.1%
Median home value
-37.7%
Median age
-19.5%

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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Top-rated contractors in Texas

Contractors serving Ector County and the broader Texas region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.

Aging-in-place in Ector County

Ector County is home to roughly 162,300 residents, of whom about 15,419 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 9.5%, 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 64.9% of homes in Ector County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $175,600. 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 10.2% of Ector 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.