The State and Metropolitan Data Area Book is a supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States. The last time this book was published was in 2006.One can find statistics on social, economic, and metropolitan areas of the States.
This edition contains information about: 2007 North American Industry Classification System; 3 year tables (2005-2007) from the American Community Survey regarding population characteristics; results from the 2008 elections; social insurance programs and a total of 84 tables of information about the states.
The paper copy of the book is kept at the Reference desk in room 341 in the Federal Documents area. All of this information is also available on line at www.census.gov/compendia/databooks.
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