The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data tables detailing the 2025 Government Organization counts. The release includes three main tables: Government Units by State, Local Governments by Type and State, and Special District Governments by Function and State. Additionally, the Organization Public Use File for State and Local Government Structures is now available, offering a comprehensive database of state and local governments along with their major agencies.
According to the Census Bureau, “The counts are presented by characteristics such as government type, state, population size, group, and function. The data also provide detailed information on school systems, including independent and dependent districts.”
The Census of Governments collects data on state and local governments every five years in years ending in “2” and “7.” The organization component of this census provides an official count of active U.S. governments. This year marks a change in publication frequency; select tables will now be published annually in addition to the traditional five-year cycle.
Government Organization tables can be accessed at www.census.gov/topics/public-sector/government-organization/data/tables.html. The Organization Public Use Files are available at www.census.gov/programs-surveys/gus/data/datasets.html.
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