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Answers to questions that begin with "how much" or "how many" can often be found in a book of statistics.  These information sources contain charts and graphs of numerical facts or data.  Statistics are useful in providing evidence or support for a theory or hypothesis.  The Statistical Abstract of the United States is the basic source for data about a variety of topics.  

The World Almanac and Book of Facts        REF DESK AY67 .N5 W7
It has been said that 78% of factual questions can be answered using the World Almanac. It is full of statistics related to a variety of topics.  It comes out yearly.  The current copy is kept at the Reference Desk.  Older copies dating to 1947 are located in the stacks on the third floor.  Palomar owns an 1868 World Almanac which is located in the Rare Book Room.

County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book     REF HA203 .C68 1999
Includes vital statistics, crime, employment, housing, economic, health, population data, and more on every state, county, metropolitan area, congressional district, and for all cities in the United States with populations of 25,000 or more.

Statistical Abstract of the United States        REF HA202 .A1
Contains statistical information collected by the federal government and is published annually.  The most comprehensive source of statistics useful to provide supporting evidence on a wide range of topics.  Pervious editions going back to 1944 are located in the stacks on the third floor.

The Time Almanac        REF AY64 .T55
"From global trends to local elections...outerspace to cyberspace...the past to the present...all the most comprehensive up-to-the-minute facts, statistics, dates and information you'll ever need or want." (Quoted from cover of Almanac.)

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