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Statistical Abstract of the United States, 2009:
The National Data Book (128th Edition)

The Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2009, published by the U.S. Census Bureau since 1878, is the standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. Serving as the official Federal summary of statistics, it is derived from many statistical sources, both government and private.

This year’s Statistical Abstract includes many new tables covering a variety of currently relevant topics, including:

• Refugee Arrivals and Individuals Granted Asylum by Country of Nationality: 2005 to 2007
• Religious Composition of U.S. Population: 2007
• Outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Procedures: 2000 to 2005....
• Public Schools Using Selected Safety and Security Measures, by School Characteristics: 2000 to 2006.
• Coastline and Shoreline of the United States by State
• Military Retirement System: 2007
• Household Financial Assets in IRAs, by Type of IRA: 2007
• Supply, Disposition, and Ending Stocks of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products: 2006.
• Household Internet Usage In and Outside of the Home, by Selected Characteristics: 2007
• Expenditures for Wildlife-Related Recreation Activities: 2006
• Percent of Women in National Parliaments by Country: 2007
  

The Statistical Abstract is a rich compendium for statistical reference as well as a guide to other valuable statistical publications and sources. It is everyone's one-stop shopping source for statistical information on all aspects of American life - direct from the U.S. Government. 2008.
Source: GPO Access website

The current edition of the Statistical Abstract of the United States is available at the Tarver Library Reference desk. The online version is available at U. S. Census Bureau web site. View the book in PDF format.