Lenoir County's Roadmap
AAA Region P

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 15% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 42% to 12,418 people. This group will make up 22% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, 45% live in rural areas, 33% are African American, and 29% have two or more disabilities.
• The median income is slightly lower than the state average, and more older adults are below the poverty level.
• There are more hospitalizations and physician’s visits due to heart disease compared to the state.

For more information on Aging in Lenoir 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 Lenoir County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• George T. Skinner Center
• Eastern Carolina Council Area Agency on Aging

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Matter Of Balance
• Fit and Strong!
• 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)