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100
The number of places in the United States named after the holiday's traditional main course.
What is 4 The number of places in the United States named after the holiday's traditional main course. Turkey Creek village, La., had 444 residents in 2015, followed by Turkey city, Texas (396); Turkey Creek census designated place (CDP), Ariz. (351); and Turkey town, N.C. (296). There are also 11 townships in the United States with "Turkey" in the name. (Please note that the Turkey Creek CDP, Ariz., population total pertains to the 2010-2014 American Community Survey and is not statistically different from the population estimates of the other three places.)
100
The number of counties, places and townships in the United States named Plymouth, as in Plymouth Rock, the landing site of the first Pilgrims.
What is Thanksgiving by the Numbers Find out how many turkeys are raised for Thanksgiving, how many pounds of potatoes Americans consume around the holiday, and how many pies will be produced by U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Quiz: Turkey Day Thanksgiving History Turkey Facts A Not-So-Traditional Thanksgiving Where to Feast 118.3 million The number of occupied housing units across the nation in the second quarter of 2016—potential stops for Thanksgiving dinner. 4.6 million The number of multigenerational households in the United States in 2015. It is possible these households, consisting of three or more generations, will have to purchase large quantities of food to accommodate all the family members sitting around the table for the holiday feast, even if there are no guests. 4 The number of places in the United States named after the holiday's traditional main course. Turkey Creek village, La., had 444 residents in 2015, followed by Turkey city, Texas (396); Turkey Creek census designated place (CDP), Ariz. (351); and Turkey town, N.C. (296). There are also 11 townships in the United States with "Turkey" in the name. (Please note that the Turkey Creek CDP, Ariz., population total pertains to the 2010-2014 American Community Survey and is not statistically different from the population estimates of the other three places.) 7 The number of places and townships in the United States named Cranberry, a popular side dish at Thanksgiving. Cranberry township (Butler County), Pa., was the most populous of these places in 2015, with 30,458 residents. Cranberry township (Venango County), Pa., was next with 6,513 residents. 33 The number of counties, places and townships in the United States named Plymouth, as in Plymouth Rock, the landing site of the first Pilgrims. The two counties named Plymouth, are in Massachusetts (510,393 residents) and Iowa (24,800 residents). Plymouth city, Minn., is the most populous place, with 75,907 residents in 2015. There is one township and one census designated place in the United States named Pilgrim: (1) a township in Dade County, Mo., had a population of 128 and (2) a census designated place in Michigan, had a population of 41. There are also Mayflower city, Ark., whose population was 2,431, and Mayflower Village, Calif., whose population was 5,779. Note: Townships have been included in these counts from 12 states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin) where the primary governmental or administrative divisions of a county serve as general-purpose local governments that can perform the same governmental functions as incorporated places.
100
The number of members of the Wampanoag American Indian tribal grouping as of 2010, roughly half of whom resided in Massachusetts.
What is 6,500 The number of members of the Wampanoag American Indian tribal grouping as of 2010, roughly half of whom resided in Massachusetts. The Wampanoag were in attendance at the first Thanksgiving, playing a lead role in the historic event, and were essential to the survival of the colonists during the newcomers' first year
100
The percentage of households in 2011 with a gas or electric stove—essential for cooking their Thanksgiving feast.
What is 98.6% The percentage of households in 2011 with a gas or electric stove—essential for cooking their Thanksgiving feast. Another 96.8 percent had a microwave, also helpful in preparing the meal.
100
The number of occupied houses currently in the US.
What is 118.3 million? The number of occupied housing units across the nation in the second quarter of 2016—potential stops for Thanksgiving dinner!!!
200
The number of places and townships in the United States named Cranberry.
What is 7 The number of places and townships in the United States named Cranberry, a popular side dish at Thanksgiving. Cranberry township (Butler County), Pa., was the most populous of these places in 2015, with 30,458 residents. Cranberry township (Venango County), Pa., was next with 6,513 residents.
200
The value of U.S. imports of live turkeys in 2015, with 99.9 percent of them coming from Canada and the remaining from the United Kingdom. (answer will be in the millions)
What is $19.3 million The value of U.S. imports of live turkeys in 2015, with 99.9 percent of them coming from Canada and the remaining from the United Kingdom. When it comes to sweet potatoes, the Dominican Republic was the source of 37.9 percent ($5.5 million) of total imports ($14.5 million). The United States ran a $10.6 million trade deficit in live turkeys during the period but had a surplus of $126.2 million in sweet potatoes.
200
The number of supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores in the United States in 2014.
What is 65,975 The number of supermarkets and other grocery (except convenience) stores in the United States in 2014. These establishments are expected to be extremely busy around Thanksgiving as people prepare for their delightful meals.
200
The percentage of households with a television in 2011.
What is 98.3% The percentage of households with a television in 2011. No doubt, many guests either before, after or perhaps even during the feast will settle in front of their TVs to watch some football.
200
The number of big families will have to purchase LARGE quantities of food to accommodate ALL the family members coming to Thanksgiving Dinner
What is 4.6 million? The number of multigenerational households in the United States in 2015. It is possible these households, consisting of three or more generations, will have to purchase large quantities of food to accommodate all the family members sitting around the table for the holiday feast, even if there are no guests.
300
The amount of time the Thanksgiving Feast lasted.
What is 3 DAYS?
300
The number of pilgrims at the first Thanksgiving
What is 50 pilgrims.
300
The number of baked goods stores in the United States in 2014.
What is 3,109 The number of baked goods stores in the United States in 2014—a potential place to visit to purchase tasty desserts.
300
The percentage of households with a stand-alone food freezer in 2011, which they may want to use to preserve their Thanksgiving leftovers.
What is 35.8% The percentage of households with a stand-alone food freezer in 2011, which they may want to use to preserve their Thanksgiving leftovers. Far more (99.2 percent) have a refrigerator. Once all the guests leave, it will be time to clean up. Fortunately, 69.3 percent have a dishwasher to make the task easier.
300
The number of US residents of English ancestry of 2015.
24.0 million The number of U.S. residents of English ancestry as of 2015. Some could very well be descendants of the Plymouth colonists who participated in the autumn feast that is widely believed to be one of the first Thanksgivings, especially the 650,000 living in Massachusetts.
400
The number of turkeys eaten at the first Thanksgiving feast
What is ZERO? The meal was mostly seafood. Turkey was not introduced until 250 years after the first Thanksgiving.
400
The number of Wampanoag Indians at the first Thanksgiving Feast.
What is 90 Indians?
400
The number of fruit and vegetable markets in the United States in 2014.
What is 2,798 The number of fruit and vegetable markets in the United States in 2014—a great place to find holiday side dishes.
400
The forecasted weight of cranberries produced in the United States in 2016. (in millions of pounds)
What is 859.0 million pounds The forecasted weight of cranberries produced in the United States in 2016. Wisconsin was estimated to lead all states in the production of cranberries, with 521.0 million pounds, followed by Massachusetts (estimated at 207.0 million pounds). New Jersey, Oregon and Washington were also estimated to have substantial production, ranging from 19.4 to 58.8 million pounds.
400
The forecasted number of turkeys raised in the United States in 2016.
What is 243.0 million The forecasted number of turkeys raised in the United States in 2016. That is up 4 percent from the number raised during 2015
500
The number of women at the first Thanksgiving Feast
What is ZERO. There were no women and no pies!
500
The average weight of a turkey served on Thanksgiving Day in the US
What is 17 pounds?
500
The year of the first Thanksgiving Feast
What is 1621
500
The total weight of sweet potatoes—another popular Thanksgiving side dish—produced by major sweet potato producing states in 2015. (in billions of pounds)
What is 3.1 billion pounds The total weight of sweet potatoes—another popular Thanksgiving side dish—produced by major sweet potato producing states in 2015.
500
The forecasted number of turkeys raised in Minnesota in 2016.
What is 44.0 million The forecasted number of turkeys raised in Minnesota in 2016. Minnesota topped in turkey production, followed by North Carolina (33.0 million), Arkansas (26.0 million), Indiana (20.0 million), Missouri (19.7 million) and Virginia (17.0 million).
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