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Census of Governments Infographics & Visualizations
Census of Governments Infographics & Visualizations
The Census Bureau is working to increase our use of visualization in making data available to the public, and this gallery is an early part of that effort. The first posted visualizations will pertain largely to historical population data, building on prior work done to portray historical changes in the growth and redistribution of the U.S. population. For later visualizations, the topics will expand beyond decennial census data to include the full breadth of Census Bureau data sets and subject areas, from household and family dynamics, to migration and geographic mobility, to economic indicators.
Sorted by date of release (newest from top/left).
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Natural Resources Special District Governments: 2017 and 2022
Special districts cover a wide range of services including water supply and flood control that conserve, promote and develop natural resources.
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Special District Governments by Function: 2022
The Census of Governments captures several types of these special districts that you may not be aware of, some unique to a geographic region.
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Types of U.S. Local Governments by State: 2022
Count of all local government units.
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U.S. Local Governments by State: 1942—2022
View local governments by government category.
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Conducting a More Efficient Census of Governments
2022 CENSUS OF GOVERNMENTS: Conducting a More Efficient Census of Governments
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Count of Governments Throughout the Years: 1942 to 2017
View and download the 2019 Government Units Survey Visualizations.
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Count of Special District Governments by Function: 2017
View and download the 2019 Government Units Survey Visualizations.
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Top 10 States With Highest Count of Special District Governments: 2017
View and download the 2019 Government Units Survey Visualizations.
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Top 10 Largest School Districts
View the top 10 largest school districts as determined by enrollment and per pupil current spending.
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Invest Now to Keep Pace With Public Sector Data
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Invest Now to Keep Pace With Public Sector Data
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Education Finance Statistics
Education spending is the single largest financial activity of state and local governments.
Visualization
2012 Census of Governments: The Many Layers of American Government
View and download the 2012 Government Units Survey Visualizations.
Page Last Revised - April 3, 2024
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