119th 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.

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.

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.

All of the data found in the original Department of Commerce version is presented in a larger format--8 1/2 x 11 instead of 6 x 9--with 25 percent larger type in every table. The sturdy, Smyth-sewn binding holds up with frequent use & photocopying. "Contains all of the data found in the original abstract in an easier-to read format." --American Demographics.