Edgecombe County's Roadmap
AAA Region L

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 13% of the county’s population

• By 2030 population age 65 and older will increase 42% to 9,591. This group will make up 22% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, have more disability, and 100% live in rural areas.
• The median income is significantly lower, and more individuals are at or below the poverty level.
• Heart disease results in more hospitalizations and outpatient visits than the state.

For more information on Aging in Edgecombe 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 L can be found at: http://www.ncdhhs.gov/aging/aaa.htm

Health Promotion Programming in Edgecombe County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• E.L. Roberson Center
• Edgecombe County Health Dept

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Living Healthy (CDSMP) - Region L (Northampton, Halifax, Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)