Hertford County's Roadmap
AAA Region Q

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 16% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 58% to 5,918 people. This group will make up 26% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, 66% live in rural areas, 50% are African American, and 36% have two or more disabilities.
• The median income is significantly lower than the state average, and over 33% of adults age 75+ are at the poverty level.
• The Hertford County Office on Aging offers telehealth kiosks at Senior Centers.

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

Health Promotion Programming in Hertford County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Hertford Co Senior Center
• Res Care Home Care
• South Haven Manor

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Active Living Every Day
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
• Matter Of Balance
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)
• Living Healthy - Region Q (Pitt, Beaufort, Martin, Bertie, Hertford)