In 2005, cigar sales in the United States rose to 5.1 billion cigars, representing a 3-percent increase from the previous year and generating more than $2.9 billion in retail sales. The production of little cigars went from 1.5 billion in 1997 to about 4.7 billion in 2005. Cigar smoking continues to be a popular trend in the United States, especially among young and middle-aged White men with higher-than-average incomes and education. The "cigar culture" is supported by cigar magazines, shops, bars and clubs.
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