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Government Units Survey (GUS)
Government Units Survey (GUS)
The Government Units Survey (GUS) is a part of the organizational component of the Census of Governments. The GUS is designed to collect information on the location and type of local governments and offices.
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Population of InterestDescribes the population units and classification of governments.
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Government Organization & Structure DataSources are the Census Bureau and other federal agencies, if applicable. For additional Government Units Survey data, please visit the subtopic pages.
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Government Units Survey WorksheetsHere you will learn where to find the most recent survey worksheets and whether an archive of past survey worksheets are available online.
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PublicationWho Manages the Nation’s Airports?We link two sets of data from the 2022 Census of Governments: the number of airport authorities and air transportation financial data.
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PublicationIndividual State Descriptions: 2022 Census of GovernmentsThis report explains structures of different types of local governments and how local governments' responsibilities & authorities vary from state to state.
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PublicationWho Manages Vital Natural Resources in Our Daily Lives?This article discusses special district governments and how natural resources are managed in many U.S. communities.
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Table2022 Census of Governments - OrganizationView and download the State and Local Government Structures Tables.
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Table2002 Census of Governments – OrganizationThis 2002 Census of Governments, similar to those taken since 1957, covers three major subject fields-govt organization, public employment, and govt finances.
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Table1957 Census of Governments-Vol. 1 No. 1 Governments in the U.S.There were 102,328 government units in the United States in January 1957.
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