Greene 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 70% to 4,166 people. This group will make up 15% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, have more disability (31% have two or more), 100% live in rural areas, and 32% are African American.
• The median income is significantly lower than the state, and 27% of adults age 75+ are below the poverty level.
• Designated as a Primary Medical Care Shortage Area in 2006.

For more information on Aging in Greene 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 Greene County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Greene County Senior Services
• Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• 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
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)