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County overview

Kitsap County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Kitsap County

Population
275,411
Age 65+
18.7%
Median age
39.7
Owner-occupied
69.8%
With disability
14.7%
Median home value
$463,000
Median income
$93,675
Residents 65+
51,416
How Kitsap County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+13.3%
% owner-occupied
+7.7%
% with disability
+14%
Median household income
+24.7%
Median home value
+64.2%
Median age
+3.1%

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 Kitsap County

Kitsap County is home to roughly 275,411 residents, of whom about 51,502 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 18.7%, well above 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 69.8% of homes in Kitsap County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $463,000. 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 14.7% of Kitsap 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.