Cumberland County's Roadmap
AAA Region M

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 8% of the county’s population

• By 2030 the population age 65 and older will increase 94% to 50,438 people. This group will make up 15% of the county’s population.
• Cumberland has one of the smaller older adult populations in the state.
• Compared to the state, older adults have similar education levels, more live in urban areas (87%), 28% are African American and 29% have two or more disabilities.
• Fewer individuals are at or below the poverty level.

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

Health Promotion Programming in Cumberland County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• Hope Mills Sunshine Center
• Fayetteville Senior Center
• Spring Lake Senior Center
• Cape Fear Valley Medicine
• Healthplex of Cape Fear Valley
• Fayetteville YMCA

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program
• Arthritis Foundation Self-Help Program
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)
• Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (NCWISEWOMAN)
• Living Healthy - Region M (Harnett, Cumberland, Sampson)