The U.S. Census Bureau has published new data tables on government organization counts 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, the Organization Public Use File for State and Local Government Structures is now available, offering a detailed database of state and local governments along with their major agencies.
These data sets categorize governments based on type, state, population size, group, and function. They also provide information about school systems, including both independent and dependent districts.
The Census of Governments collects this information every five years in years ending in “2” and “7.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau: “The Organization Component of the Census of Governments provides the official count of active U.S. governments.” The Bureau also noted that select tables will now be published annually alongside the traditional product series.
The public can access the new Government Organization tables 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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