The U.S. Census Bureau has released new data on government organization counts for 2025, providing updated information on the structure and functions of state and local governments across the United States.
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 Census Bureau has published the Organization Public Use File for State and Local Government Structures. This database contains comprehensive details about U.S. state and local governments as well as 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.”
This release is part of the ongoing Census of Governments program, which collects data from state and local governments every five years in years ending in “2” and “7.” As noted by the agency: “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.”
Users can access these 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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