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Salt Lake County

Utah - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Salt Lake County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Salt Lake County

Population
1,180,643
Age 65+
11.3%
Median age
33.4
Owner-occupied
67.1%
With disability
9.9%
Median home value
$440,400
Median income
$90,011
Residents 65+
133,703
How Salt Lake County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-31.5%
% owner-occupied
+3.5%
% with disability
-23.3%
Median household income
+19.8%
Median home value
+56.2%
Median age
-13.2%

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 Utah

Utah County
666,021 residents
Davis County
363,032 residents
Weber County
262,960 residents
Washington County
183,297 residents
Cache County
134,428 residents

Aging-in-place in Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County is home to roughly 1,180,643 residents, of whom about 133,413 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 67.1% of homes in Salt Lake County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $440,400. 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 9.9% of Salt Lake 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.