U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 4

WASHINGTON, July 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile
America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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SATURDAY, JULY 4: INDEPENDENCE DAY

Profile America -- Saturday, July 4th. Today is that most American of
holidays -- Independence Day, celebrating the day in 1776 when the Second
Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Across the
country, there will be parades, concerts, barbeques, and, of course,
fireworks. Biwabik, Minnesota, will see its normal population of 1,000 swell
15 times for its annual parade. The world's greatest lizard race will be held
in Lovington, New Mexico and in Lavallette, New Jersey, a band will play
along with a huge fireworks display, watched by thousands from their boats.
Shortly after the U.S. gained its independence, the median age of its
population was around 16. Now, the median age is the highest in history --
almost 37 years. Profile America is in its 13th year as a public services of
the U.S. Census Bureau.

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2009, p.345
Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970, p. 19
Statistical Abstract of the United States 2009, t. 7

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S.
Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready
to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look
under the "Newsroom" button).

SOURCE U.S. Census Bureau

Rick Reed of the U.S. Census Bureau, +1-301-763-2812, fax: +1-301-763-3762,
Richard.Thomas.Reed-at-census.gov