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