Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2012

by U.S. Census Bureau

Provides 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. The latter function is served by the introductory text to each section, the source note appearing below each table, and Appendix I, which comprises the Guide to Sources of Statistics, the Guide to State Statistical Abstracts, and the Guide to Foreign Statistical Abstracts.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference

1004 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

About the author

The United States Census Bureau (USCB; officially the Bureau of the Census, as defined in Title 13 U.S.C. § 11) is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System responsible for producing data about the American people and economy.

The primary mission of the Census Bureau is conducting the U.S. Census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts dozens of other censuses and surveys, including the American Community Survey, the U.S. Economic Census, and the Current Population Survey. Furthermore, economic and foreign trade indicators released by the federal government typically contain data produced by the Census Bureau. The various censuses and surveys conducted by the Census Bureau help allocate over $400 billion in federal funds every year and help states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions.

The Census Bureau is situated within the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States.

Reviews

[Arthur Kyriazis · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is the essential statistical sourcebook of the US govt compiled from census & US sources.

its been published annually by the USGPO for many years.

we used to drag this book around to HS & college debates because 99 of 100 times, there was a stat in there that would debunk or destroy a key study or piece of evidence and win a round in rebuttals.

there are so many mis-reported "truths" in the news which are similarly debunked or disproven by stats facts & numbers in this book. no serious person should be without this book

[Mckinley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most help statistical source for USA