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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 Interest
Describes the population units and classification of governments.
Government Organization & Structure Data
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Government Units Survey Worksheets
Here 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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From Municipalities to Special Districts, Official Count of Every Type
October 29, 2019
This article discusses special district governments in the U.S. Learn about these and other local governments.
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Individual State Descriptions: 2017 Census of Governments
May 21, 2019
Explains structures of different types of local governments and how local governments' responsibilities & authority vary from state to state.
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Government Organization Summary Report: 2012
September 26, 2013
Data collected as part of the 2012 Census of Governments summarizing the structure and organization of state and local governments.

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2017 Census of Governments – Organization
2017
View and download the State and Local Government Structures Tables.
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2012 Census of Governments – Organization
2012
View and download the State and Local Government Structures Tables.
Table
2007 Census of Governments – Organization
January 01, 2007
View and download the Local and State Government Structures tables.

Methodology

Data Quality
Describes nonsampling errors and limitations of the data.
Information Collection
Describes methods used to collect information on governments.
Population of Interest
Describes the population units and classification of governments.

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2022
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2021
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2016
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