The 2009 Statistical Abstract

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What is the Statistical Abstract?

The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.

Use the Abstract as a convenient volume for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information both in print and on the Web

Sources of data include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations

Tables of Interest

57 - Living Arrangements of Persons 15 Years Old and Over by Selected Characteristics: 2007 [Excel 60k] | [PDF 444k]

58 - Households, Families, Subfamilies, and Married Couples [Excel 41k] | [PDF 445k]

788 - Individuals in Science and Engineering (S&E) Occupations as Share of Workforce by State and Other Areas: 2007 [Excel 58k] | [PDF 466k]

687 - Individuals and Families Below Poverty Level--Number and Rate by State [Excel 160k] | [PDF 453k]

155 - Osteopathic Physicians [Excel 25k] | [PDF 467k]

Sources of Data

The Abstract is also your guide to sources of other data from the Census Bureau, other Federal agencies, and private organizations.

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