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1,170
Number of locations producing chocolate and cocoa products in the U.S. in 2006. These establishments employed 39,457 people. California led the nation in the number of such establishments with 128, followed by Pennsylvania with 116.
$13.9 billion
Total value of shipments in 2006 for firms producing chocolate and cocoa products. Nonchocolate confectionery product manufacturing was a $7.2 billion industry.
24.5 pounds
Per capita consumption of candy by Americans in 2007.
$416 million
The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut flowers in 2007 for all flower-producing operations with $100,000 or more in sales.
$29 million
The combined wholesale value of domestically produced cut roses in 2007 for all operations with $100,000 or more in sales.
20,227
The number of florists nationwide in 2006.
28,300
The number of jewelry stores in the U.S. in 2006.
519
The number of jewelry stores in Indiana in 2002.
1,777
The number of U.S. jewelry manufacturers.
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2.2 million
The number of marriages that took place in the U.S. in 2007.
51,200
The number of marriages last year in Indiana.
57% and 60%
The percentages of American women and men, who are 18 or older and married (includes those who are separated).
* *904
The number of dating services, including Internet services, in the U.S. as of 2002. Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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