Stokes County's Roadmap
AAA Region I

Aging Snapshot

In 2006 adults ≥ 65 made up 13% of the county’s population

• BBy 2030 the population 65 and older will increase 78% to 10,381 people. This group will make up 19% of the county’s population.
• Compared to the state, older adults are less educated, 80% live in rural areas, 94% are white, and 31% have two or more disabilities.
• The median income is lower than the state average, and there are more older adults at or below the poverty level.
• There are more hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases and slightly more falls.

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

Health Promotion Programming in Stokes County

Organizations/Facilities/Groups

• City of King Senior Center
• Walnut Cove Senior Center

Evidence-based Health Promotion Programs

• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Quitline
• Tobacco Cessation Programs: Become an Ex
• Living Healthy (CDSMP) - Region I (Surry, Stokes, Yadkin, Forsyth, Davie)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers
• Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP)
• Access Dental Care