By the numbers Baby boomers

2006: Year the oldest baby boomers will turn 60

1946-1964: Years in which baby boomers were born

78.2 million: Estimated number of baby boomers, as of July 1, 2005

7,918: Number of people turning 60 each day in 2006, according to projections

30: Percentage of Mainers who are baby boomers

Source: U.S. Census

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