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Kanawha County

West Virginia - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Kanawha County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Kanawha County

Population
179,895
Age 65+
21.3%
Median age
43.6
Owner-occupied
69.7%
With disability
18.8%
Median home value
$131,200
Median income
$55,226
Residents 65+
38,325
How Kanawha County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+29.1%
% owner-occupied
+7.6%
% with disability
+45.7%
Median household income
-26.5%
Median home value
-53.5%
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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Aging-in-place in Kanawha County

Kanawha County is home to roughly 179,895 residents, of whom about 38,318 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 21.3%, 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 69.7% of homes in Kanawha County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $131,200. 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 18.8% of Kanawha 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.