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County overview

Milwaukee County

Wisconsin - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Milwaukee County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Milwaukee County

Population
933,063
Age 65+
14.1%
Median age
35.3
Owner-occupied
49.4%
With disability
12.4%
Median home value
$200,000
Median income
$59,319
Residents 65+
131,732
How Milwaukee County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-14.5%
% owner-occupied
-23.8%
% with disability
-3.9%
Median household income
-21.1%
Median home value
-29.1%
Median age
-8.3%

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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559,891 residents
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407,290 residents
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171,197 residents
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Rock County
163,817 residents

Aging-in-place in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County is home to roughly 933,063 residents, of whom about 131,562 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 14.1%, 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 49.4% of homes in Milwaukee County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $200,000. That's a lower-than-average ownership rate, which can mean more renters navigating accessibility modifications with landlord involvement. 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 12.4% of Milwaukee 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.