The 2008 Statistical Abstract: Earlier Editions

Statistical Abstract data present here ranges from our most recent edition to the historical abstracts compiled throughout the decades. Some of the data were scanned as an effort to make historical abstract information available to the public. The display of data will continue as historical records become available. For access to volumes not available through this project, please call your local Federal Depository Library.

Bicentennial Edition: Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970 Part 1 - PDF \| ZIP - 52.2 MB Part 2 - PDF \| ZIP - 66.1 MB
Statistical Abstract of the United States
2007 2006 2001 - 2005	1995 - 2000 1951 - 1994	1901 - 1950 1878 - 1900

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The 2008 Statistical Abstract

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The 2008 Statistical Abstract: Earlier Editions

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