From Municipalities to Special Districts, Official Count of Every Type

This article discusses special district governments in the U.S. Learn about these and other local governments.

Individual State Descriptions: 2017 Census of Governments

Explains structures of different types of local governments and how local governments' responsibilities & authority vary from state to state.

Government Organization Summary Report: 2012

Data collected as part of the 2012 Census of Governments summarizing the structure and organization of state and local governments.

2017 Census of Governments – Organization

View and download the State and Local Government Structures Tables.

2012 Census of Governments – Organization

View and download the State and Local Government Structures Tables.

2007 Census of Governments – Organization

View and download the Local and State Government Structures tables.