NAICS 921190 Quarterly Industry Report
Other General Government Support
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NAICS Code: 921190Sector: Public Administration (92)Updated: Q1 2026
About This Report
This industry profile for Other General Government Support (NAICS 921190) draws on data from the U.S. Census Bureau[3], Bureau of Labor Statistics[4], and the SBA[5]. Fair Market Value analysts examine government employment, election administration, procurement data, and civil service trends specific to NAICS 921190. Quarterly updates reflect changes in election laws, civil service reform, and procurement policies across federal, state, and local governments.
Industry Definition & Overview
Other General Government Support (NAICS 921190) encompasses government establishments primarily engaged in providing general support for government operations that are not classified elsewhere within the public administration sector. This industry includes government personnel offices, election boards, civil rights commissions, citizen complaint offices, supply and procurement agencies, and government archives. These establishments handle the administrative backbone of governance at federal, state, and local levels.
The U.S. Census Bureau[2] uses this code as a residual category within the general government support subsector, capturing establishments that do not fit neatly into executive, legislative, or public finance classifications. Election administration is one of the largest components; over 10,000 local election offices operate across the country, staffing up dramatically during federal election cycles. Government procurement offices manage billions of dollars in annual spending on goods and services.
Personnel management offices handle hiring, benefits administration, and civil service examinations for government workers. The Census Bureau's ASPEP survey[3] counted 19.9 million state and local government employees in March 2024, all of whom interact with general government support functions for payroll, benefits, and employment records. Civil rights commissions and equal opportunity offices investigate complaints and enforce anti-discrimination laws at federal, state, and local levels. Ethics commissions round out the category by monitoring public official conduct.
What's Included in This Industry
- Government personnel and human resources offices
- Election boards and voter registration offices
- Civil rights commissions and equal opportunity offices
- Citizen complaint and ombudsman offices
- Government procurement and supply agencies
- Government archives and records management offices
- Civil service examination boards
- Government property management offices
- Intergovernmental affairs offices
- Government ethics commissions and compliance offices
NAICS Classification Hierarchy
| Level | Description | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public Administration | 92 |
| Subsector | Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 921 |
| Industry Group | Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support | 9211 |
| NAICS Industry | Other General Government Support | 92119 |
| National Industry | Other General Government Support | 921190 |
Related NAICS Codes
| Code | Description | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| 921110 | Executive Offices | Executive offices that rely on general government support establishments for personnel management, procurement, and administrative operations |
| 921120 | Legislative Bodies | Legislative bodies that depend on support offices for election administration, constituent services, and records management functions |
| 921130 | Public Finance Activities | Public finance offices that coordinate with government supply agencies on procurement spending and with personnel offices on payroll administration |
| 921140 | Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined | Combined executive-legislative offices in smaller jurisdictions where general support functions may be handled by the same staff and facilities |
| 922190 | Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities | Other justice and public order offices that share administrative support infrastructure with general government support establishments |
| 923130 | Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs) | Human resource program administration offices that coordinate with government personnel departments on workforce development and benefits programs |
SBA Lending Summary
16
Total SBA Loans
$2.0M
Total Loan Volume
$125K
Average Loan Size
10 yrs
Average Loan Term
9.50%
Average Interest Rate
128
Jobs Supported
Source: SBA 7(a) Program Data, U.S. Small Business Administration — FY 2025[1]
Key Insight: The U.S. Small Business Administration[5] does not establish size standards for NAICS 921190 because this code covers government establishments. Private firms providing personnel services, election technology, or records management to government agencies are classified under their own NAICS codes. Those contractors may access SBA financing through the 7(a) loan program[6] and 504 loan program[7] based on their industry's size standard.
Top SBA Lenders
| # | Lender | Loans | Volume | Avg Loan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO, Inc. | 8 | $1.2M | $150K |
| 2 | Banner Bank | 8 | $800K | $100K |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this industry.
What types of government establishments fall under NAICS 921190?
NAICS 921190 covers government support establishments not classified elsewhere, including personnel offices, election boards, civil rights commissions, procurement agencies, archives, and ombudsman offices. The Census Bureau[2] defines this as a residual category for general government support functions.
How are general government support offices structured?
Structure varies by level and jurisdiction. Federal agencies like the Office of Personnel Management and General Services Administration handle nationwide functions. State governments operate their own personnel boards, election offices, and procurement divisions. Local governments may combine multiple support functions into a single administrative department.
Does the SBA assign a size standard to NAICS 921190?
No. The SBA[8] does not set size standards for Sector 92 codes because they represent government entities, not private businesses. Contractors providing services to these offices use their own NAICS codes.
What NAICS codes are closely related to 921190?
Related codes include 921110 (Executive Offices), 921120 (Legislative Bodies), 921130 (Public Finance), 922190 (Other Justice and Public Order), and 923130 (Human Resource Programs). The Census Bureau[9] places 921190 within the general government support subsector.
What private-sector industries commonly serve general government support offices?
HR consulting firms (NAICS 541612), IT systems integrators (NAICS 541512), facilities management companies (NAICS 561210), and management consultants (NAICS 541611) are frequent contractors. Election technology vendors, staffing agencies, and records management companies also serve this market.
What specific activities are included under NAICS 921190?
Activities include government hiring and civil service management, voter registration and election administration, civil rights complaint investigation, procurement and supply management, records archiving, and ethics compliance oversight. The Census Bureau[2] captures any government support function not covered by other Subsector 9211 codes.
Can private firms serving government support offices qualify for SBA loans?
Where are general government support establishments concentrated?
Federal support agencies concentrate in Washington, D.C. Every state capital hosts personnel boards, procurement offices, and election administration agencies. Local election offices number over 10,000 nationwide, distributed across every county and municipality. The Census Bureau's ASPEP data[3] tracks employment across these distributed government functions.
Sources & References
Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.
- [1]U.S. Small Business Administration, SBA 7(a) Loan Program Data data.sba.gov
- [2]U.S. Census Bureau census.gov
- [3]Census Bureau's ASPEP survey census.gov
- [4]Bureau of Labor Statistics bls.gov
- [5]SBA sba.gov
- [6]7(a) loan program sba.gov
- [7]504 loan program sba.gov
- [8]SBA sba.gov
- [9]Census Bureau census.gov
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