Geography Program

Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and dissemination. Geography provides meaning and context to statistical data.

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Interactive Maps

Geographies

Mapping Files

Mapping File

TIGER/Line Shapefiles

View all the available mapping files from the Geography program.

Mapping File

Cartographic Boundary Files

View the newest available cartographic boundary files in shapefiles, geodatabase, and KML formats.

Mapping File

TIGER/Line Geodatabases

View the available TIGER/Line geodatabases from the Geography program.

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Reference Maps

Reference Map | 2021

2021 BAS Maps

The 2021 BAS Maps display legal boundaries and names effective as of January 1, 2020.

Reference Map | 2020

Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas Map (March 2020)

Here you will find the reference map for the March 2020 Metropolitan and Metropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSAs)

Reference Map | 2020

New England City and Town Areas Map (March 2020)

Here is the March 2020 New England City and Town Areas reference map.

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Reference Files

Reference File

Gazetteer Files

View all the available Gazetteer files from the Geography Program.

Reference File

Relationship Files

View all the available relationship files from the Geography program.

Reference File

Tallies

View the available tallies from the Geography program.

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