Data are facts on people, places and business collected in censuses and surveys and through administrative records (e.g., birth certificates). The results released based on these data collections are often called statistics.

The sources of the data published on census.gov are the Census Bureau and other federal agencies, if applicable. For additional Government Organization & Structure data, please visit the subtopic pages.  The Government Units Survey (GUS) is a part of the Organization component of the 2022 Census of Governments.