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County overview

Benton County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Benton County

Population
207,560
Age 65+
15.4%
Median age
36.1
Owner-occupied
68.1%
With disability
14.2%
Median home value
$338,700
Median income
$83,778
Residents 65+
31,955
How Benton County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-6.7%
% owner-occupied
+5.1%
% with disability
+10.1%
Median household income
+11.5%
Median home value
+20.1%
Median age
-6.2%

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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Aging-in-place in Benton County

Benton County is home to roughly 207,560 residents, of whom about 31,964 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.4%, 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 68.1% of homes in Benton County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $338,700. 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 14.2% of Benton 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.