The National Research Center (NRC).

 

NRS data shows that just 19 percent of Americans report contacting their local officials in the past year. Three of four -- 76 percent -- told surveyers they had not attended a local public meeting over the past 12 months.

 

Those with higher incomes and those who've lived in an area for  a longer period of time are more likely to be engaged, according to the survey.

 

The survey can be found at http://www.governing.com/topics/politics/gov-national-survey-shows-citizens-most-vocal-active-in-local-government.html#data.

 

The survey was compiled for Governing magazine.