By the numbers: Boy Scouts of America

Published On: Feb 06 2013 12:47:10 PM CST

The Boy Scouts of America's executive board has decided to delay its vote on a proposal to allow local troops to decide whether to allow openly gay members and leaders. The organization said it needs more time to get input from its members and the vote will now be held in May. Take a look at the facts and figures behind the largest youth organization in the U.S.

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Membership in Boy Scouts has declined by about a third since 1999. As of Dec. 31, 2012, youth membership totaled 2,658,794. There are also 1,039,825 adult members, who are mostly leaders of various groups.

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