Beaufort County's Roadmap
AAA Region Q

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 17% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 67% to 12,749 people. This group will make up 25% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults have similar demographics, but less disability, and greater rural (68%) and African-American (24%) populations.
• More older adults are at or below the poverty level (26% of the age 75+ population), and greater numbers still in the workforce.
• There are several agencies actively involved in health promotion and offering EBHP.

For more information on Aging in Beaufort 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 Beaufort County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Belhaven Senior’s Center
• Mid-East Commission Area Agency on Aging

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• 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)