The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published 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. 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.

Data on social, economic and political subjects from over 200 sources.

Over 1,000 pages with information on American life -- who we are, where we live, what we do, what we eat and where we work. This valuable reference is filled with thousands of statistical tables covering 31 key areas ranging from demographics and government spending to transportation and construction. Within its pages you will find the answers to question such as: -- What are the biggest, fastest-growing and slowest U.S. industries? -- What is the rate of mortgage delinquency and foreclosure? -- How many new businesses are started each year? How many fail? -- What are the wealthiest and poorest areas of the country? -- How has the purchasing power of the dollar changed over time? -- How many U.S. companies have been acquired by foreign companies? -- What kind of Internet access services are being provided in public libraries? -- How many bankruptcy cases are filed in each state? -- What are the trends in corporate profits? -- What are the trends in corporate profits? -- Has the rate of marriage and divorce changed in this decade? -- How many people are employed in various types of retailing?

117th edition. Provides tables and graphs of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. Each section has an introductory text. Each table and graph has a source note. Appendix 1 includes guides to sources of statistics, State statistical abstracts, and foreign statistical abstracts.