The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data tables detailing the number and types of government organizations in the United States for 2025. The release includes three tables: Government Units by State, Local Governments by Type and State, and Special District Governments by Function and State. In addition to these tables, the Organization Public Use File for State and Local Government Structures is now available, offering a comprehensive database on state and local governments along with their major agencies.
The newly published counts categorize governments by type, state, population size, group, and function. They also provide detailed information about school systems, including both independent and dependent districts.
According to the Census Bureau, “The Census of Governments, which includes the Government Organization counts, collects state and local government data every five years in years ending in ‘2’ and ‘7.’ The Organization Component of the Census of Governments provides the official count of active U.S. governments. Now, in addition to the Census of Governments product series, select tables will be published annually.”
Access to these Government Organization tables is available at www.census.gov/topics/public-sector/government-organization/data/tables.html. The Organization Public Use Files can be found at www.census.gov/programs-surveys/gus/data/datasets.html.
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