~~Happy Valentine’s Day everyone~~ I [HEART] libraries!!! From: U.S. Census Field Division [mailto:field.division@subscriptions.census.gov] Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2014 7:31 PM To: Mase, Sheryl (MDE) Subject: Facts For Features Valentine's Day 2014 FACTS FOR FEATURES ________________________________ VALENTINE'S DAY 2014 FEBRUARY 14, 2014 [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/02/2...] Flowers 15,307 The total number of florists' establishments nationwide in 2011. These businesses employed 66,165 people. $280,357,058 The value of imports for cut flowers and buds for bouquets in 2013 through October. The total value of fresh cut roses as of October 2013 was $354,703,231. ________________________________ Jewelry 23,394 The estimated number of jewelry stores in the United States in 2011. Jewelry stores offer engagement, wedding and other rings to couples of all ages. In February 2013, these stores sold an estimated $2.8 billion in merchandise. Expressing one's love to another is a celebrated custom on Valentine's Day. Sweethearts and family members present gifts to one another, such as cards, candy, flowers and other symbols of affection. Opinions differ as to who was the original Valentine, but the most popular theory is that he was a clergyman who was executed for secretly marrying couples in ancient Rome. In A.D. 496, Pope Gelasius I declared February 14 as Valentine Day. Esther Howland, a native of Massachusetts, is given credit for selling the first mass-produced valentine cards in the 1840s. The spirit continues today with even young children exchanging valentine's cards with their fellow classmates. ________________________________ [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/02/2...] 29.0 and 26.6 years Median age at first marriage in 2013 for men and women, respectively. 2.1 million The provisional number of marriages that took place in the United States in 2011. That breaks down to nearly 5,800 a day. 68.6% Percentage of people 15 and older in 2013 who had been married at some point in their lives — either currently or formerly. 52.7% The overall percentage of people 15 and older who reported being married. 6.2% As of 2009, the percentage of currently married women who had been married for at least 50 years. A little more than half of currently married women had been married for at least 15 years. [http://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/USCENSUSFD/2014/02/2...] Candy 1,148 Number of U.S. manufacturing establishments that produced chocolate and cocoa products in 2011, employing 35,538 people. California led the nation with 122 of these establishments, followed by Pennsylvania, with 109. 440 Number of U.S. establishments that manufactured nonchocolate confectionary products in 2011. These establishments employed 19,198 people. California led the nation in this category with 56 establishments. $13.5 billion The estimated value of shipments in 2011 for firms producing chocolate and cocoa products. ________________________________ Do you need statistics for your business, a school project, your organization or your community? We can help. We offer workshops and webinars for interested parties. We can also help you find the statistics you need call us at 630-288-9200 or e-mail us at chicago.pdsp@census.gov<mailto:chicago.pdsp@census.gov>. [https://admin.govdelivery.com/system/images/22705/original/Census%20logo%20J...] Questions? 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