The GID contains name, unique identification code, and other reference information
about all local governments and dependent school systems in the United States, as
enumerated for the 2007 Census of Governments. The GID is the master list of
all governments in the United States, and is used in the Census Bureau's government
statistical programs. Census statistics on governments are designed to account
for all public sector financial and employment activity without
omission or duplication.
Please begin your search by selecting the "State" and "Government Type." Then click
the appropriate search button.
Which type of government or school system?
Governments are structured differently in different states.
For further information, see
Individual State Descriptions [PDF, 4.4MB].
Contact the Governments Division staff with questions and
comments via: email or (866)457-9511.