Although Greene County has already been experiencing a growth in its 60+ population, the addition of the “baby-boomers” (Those born from 1946-1966) to the ranks of senior citizens will have a profound impact on both the County and the State. For example, while the total population of Greene County will increase by 7.6% by 2015, the 60 plus population will grow 37%. Even more significantly, the number of people over the age of 85 will increase by 60%. Currently there are 9,841 Greene County residents over the age of 60 years. This group is the Department’s primary target population. By the year 2105 this group will grow from 20.8% of the population to 26%, a total of 13,486 older county residents.