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County overview

Waukesha County

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

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Waukesha County

Population
407,290
Age 65+
19.5%
Median age
43.3
Owner-occupied
76.7%
With disability
9.6%
Median home value
$352,600
Median income
$101,639
Residents 65+
79,312
How Waukesha County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
+18.2%
% owner-occupied
+18.4%
% with disability
-25.6%
Median household income
+35.2%
Median home value
+25.1%
Median age
+12.5%

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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171,197 residents
Kenosha County
168,693 residents
Rock County
163,817 residents

Aging-in-place in Waukesha County

Waukesha County is home to roughly 407,290 residents, of whom about 79,422 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 19.5%, 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 76.7% of homes in Waukesha County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $352,600. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. 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 9.6% of Waukesha County residents report a disability, a rate below 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.