The Local Government Diversity Dashboard

One stop for tracking and visualizing demographic data in local government

The Local Government Diversity Dashboard provides unprecedented access to open data on diversity in local government. It brings together ELGL’s dynamic engagement and CivicPulse's rigorous data and research expertise.

Gender of Local Government Leaders

Our dashboard and reports from CivicPulse look at the gender of local top appointed executives and top finance officials across the United States.

Map Tool

Over Time Tool

Lookup Tool

Women Representation Among Top Appointed Officials in Local Government

Representation of Women in Local Government
Financial Leadership

Community Perspectives

Join the conversation! The Local Government Diversity Dashboard Community welcomes your perspectives, analysis, and participation to continue the conversation about diversity in local leadership.

Small Communities in the Northeast

States With the Most Women in Top Appointed Local Government Management Positions

Sample LGDD Engagement Materials

Thank You

Thank you to our Local Government Diversity Dashboard sponsors. Interested in supporting additional Diversity Dashboard research? We are currently seeking support to add 15 more positions to this data and engagement site. Please contact Kirsten Wyatt at ELGL to learn more.

The Local Government Diversity Dashboard

One stop for tracking and visualizing demographic data in local government