Census Bureau : Fourth of July Statistics

"On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress, starting the 13 colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As always, this most American of holidays will be marked by parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the country."

This "Facts for Features" special report provides interesting statistics about the U.S. population and celebrations on the Fourth of July. Did you know...

The number of hot dogs (all varieties) expected to be consumed by Americans on the Fourth is 150 million! (That’s one frankfurter for every two people.)

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