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United States Census Bureau Statistics: Government Data

Research U.S. Census Bureau statistics in this guide including the U.S. Census, American Community Survey and Economic Census.

Census of Governments

Conducted every five years, since 1957
Data on federal, state and local governments, including counties, townships, and school districts
Topics covered are government organization, employment and payroll, and finance

Annual Statistcs on Government

Links to data on federal spending, tax statistics, employment and government finance.

Consolidated Federal Funds Report
Reports no longer produced, historical data available, select the date in the drop down menu.
Annual Survey of Public Pensions (Quarterly)
Annual Survey of Public Employment & Payroll (ASPEP)
Annual Survey of School System Finances
State and Local Government Finances
State Government Finances
State Government Tax Collections
Quarterly Summary of State & Local Tax Revenue (QTAX)