Statistical Abstract of the United States 2008!

The 2008 edition of the Statistical Abstract of the United States is now available online. I am so excited! This resource is where to go when looking for who, what, and how many of just about anything in the United States. Published since 1878, the 2008 edition has 64 new tables. Here is a sampling:

Marriages and Divorces--Number and Rate by State: 1990 to 2005 [Excel] [PDF]

Purchasing Power of the Dollar: 1980 to 2006 [Excel] [PDF ]

Snow, Hail, Ice Pellets, and Sleet--Selected Cities (Portland included) [Excel] [PDF]

Top States and Cities Visited by Overseas Travelers: 2000 to 2006 [Excel] [PDF]

Weekly Food Cost of a Nutritious Diet by Type of Family: 2000 and 2006 [Excel] [PDF]