Vermont was the 14th state to join the union on March 4, 1791. Montpelier is the state capital and Burlington is its largest city. Vermont is bordered by Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York and is the 45th largest state.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Vermont is 648,493 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 49th most populous state.
Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Utah!
Utah, also known as the Beehive State, was admitted to the Union on January 4, 1896, as the 45th state. It is one of the Four Corners states along with Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico; this is the only location in the country where four states meet. Utah also shares a border with Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada. It’s the …
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Texas was the 28th state to join the union on December 29, 1845. Austin is the state capital and Houston is its largest city. Texas is bordered by the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Texas is 31,290,831 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 2nd most populous state.
Every …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Tennessee!
Tennessee was admitted to the Union on June 1, 1796, as the 16th state. It is located in the southeastern region of the country and borders Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Missouri. The state is divided into three grand divisions of East, Middle, and West Tennessee.
The state’s estimated population in 2024 was 7.22 million …
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South Dakota was the 40th state to join the union on November 2, 1889. Pierre is the state capital and Sioux Falls is its largest city. South Dakota is bordered by Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wyoming.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of South Dakota is 924,669 (July 2024 est.); it ranks as the 46th most populous state.
Up next in our Spotlight on States series: South Carolina!
The Province of South Carolina was formed in 1712 and it became a royal colony in 1719. It was one of the original thirteen colonies and became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788. After voting to secede in 1860, South Carolina was readmitted to the Union on July 9, 1868, after the …
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Panel members, are you ready for even more rewards?
James is here to explain all about NCPerks, an exclusive incentive program for panel members using the NCPMobile app. NCPerks is a monthly reward that’s added on top of your existing reward points and sweepstakes entries. It’s an extra perk for being part of our community!
Are you currently using a handheld scanner? Switch to NCPMobile today so you …
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Rhode Island was the 13th state to join the union on May 29, 1790. Providence is the state capital and its largest city.
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S. and is bordered by the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts. It shares a maritime border with New York in the south, specifically near Block Island.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the estimated population of Rhode …
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Up next in our Spotlight on States series: Pennsylvania!
Pennsylvania is a Middle Atlantic state and is one of the original 13 colonies, becoming a state on Dec. 12, 1787. It is bordered by New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio. The rectangular-shaped state is the 33rd largest in area.
Pennsylvania has two major metropolitan areas: Pittsburgh and Philadelphia, which is the state’s largest city. …
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Every year on the first Thursday of May, we celebrate World Password Day—a reminder to take our digital security seriously. In an age where data breaches and cyberattacks are increasingly common, your password is often the only thing standing between your private information and cybercriminals.
It’s no different for your National Consumer Panel membership! We want your information to be secure, so today I’m sharing some tips …
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