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
280 - Federal Student Financial Assistance [Excel 34k] | [PDF 454k]
369 - Threatened and Endangered Wildlife and Plant Species--Number: 2008 [Excel 40k] | [PDF 467k]
708 - Weekly Food Cost of a Nutritious Diet by Type of Family and Individual [Excel 104k] | [PDF 465k]
785 - Doctorates Awarded by Field of Study and Year of Doctorate [Excel 47k] | [PDF 465k]
1120 - Internet Access and Usage: 2007 [Excel 49k] | [PDF 465k]
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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