"The statistical abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is a comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States--Preface, p. v.

Presents over 1,300 tables that provide statistical data on the social, economic, and political organization of the United States, and includes source notes for each chart, guides to additional information, and a comprehensive index.

The 127th edition of the Statistical Abstract of the United States continues a proud tradition of presenting a comprehensive and useful portrait of the social, political, and economic organization of the United States. The 2008 edition provides: More than 1,300 tables and graphs on topics such as births and deaths, education, government finances, homeland security, income, poverty, and information technology. Expanded guide to other sources of statistical information both in print and on the Web. Listing of metropolitan and micropolitan areas and their population numbers. Book jacket.

Statistical Abstract presents data on the social, political, & economic organization of the U.S. Detailed tables on population, health, education, geography & environment, elections, federal government, finances & employment, national defense & veterans affairs, income, communications, law, energy, science, business, transportation, agriculture, construction & housing, & comparative international statistics are furnished. Along with appendices & maps, special features include guides to tabular presentation, sources of statistics, state statistical abstracts, foreign statistical abstracts, an industrial outlook, telephone numbers, metropolitan area concepts & components, & a subject index.