Duplin County's Roadmap
AAA Region P

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 12% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 63% to 10,717 people. This group will make up 15% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, 88% live in rural areas, there are more African Americans, and greater numbers of disabilities.
• The median income is significantly lower than the state; over 33% of those aged 75+ are at or below poverty.
• More older adults are in the workforce, and a large number of those age 65 and over are unemployed.

For more information on Aging in Duplin County download (pdf).

Detailed demographic information can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/cprofile/cprofile.htm

Information about Area Agency on Aging Region P can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/aaa.htm

Health Promotion Programming in Duplin County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Duplin County Services for the Aged
• Duplin County Health Services
• Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Active Living Every Day
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Living Healthy (CDSMP) - Region P (Wayne, Greene, Lenoir, Duplin, Craven, Jones, Onslow, Pamlico, Carteret)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Diabetes Self-Management Program- Region P