The Friday File: Tomorrow’s our 244th birthday! In 1776, there were 2.5 million residents of the world’s newest nation, today there are 329.9 million. The state with the longest name, the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. The place with the highest per capita income, DC at $200,000, well above #2 NY at $86,000. The state with the youngest average age, Utah at 30.5. Happy 4th and be safe!