Lincoln County's Roadmap
AAA Region F

Aging Snapshot

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

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 124% to 18,810 people. This group will make up 18% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, 62% live in rural areas (62%), 94% are white (94%) and there is less disability.
• The median income is lower than the state for both the 65-74 and 75+ age groups. Similar numbers of older adults are at or below the poverty level.
• There were 17 Code Orange days in 2006.

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

Health Promotion Programming in Lincoln County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Lincoln County Senior Center
• Lincoln County YMCA

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
• Matter Of Balance
• Living Healthy (CDSMP) - Region F (Iredell, Rowan, Lincoln, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Stanly, Union, Anson)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)