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County overview

Pierce County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Pierce County

Population
918,993
Age 65+
14.2%
Median age
36.5
Owner-occupied
64.6%
With disability
13.3%
Median home value
$444,600
Median income
$91,486
Residents 65+
130,317
How Pierce County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-13.9%
% owner-occupied
-0.3%
% with disability
+3.1%
Median household income
+21.7%
Median home value
+57.7%
Median age
-5.2%

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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Top-rated contractors in Washington

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Aging-in-place in Pierce County

Pierce County is home to roughly 918,993 residents, of whom about 130,497 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.2%, 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 64.6% of homes in Pierce County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $444,600. 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 13.3% of Pierce 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.