Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Topics
Data & Maps
Surveys & Programs
Resource Library
Census Geography: The View From Above
Census Geography: The View From Above
Take a look at how the U.S. Census Bureau uses aerial and satellite imagery to discover and confirm the location of addresses, roads, and boundaries, ensuring geospatial accuracy in census survey taking and results.
Mapping Resources
Data Tool
TIGERweb
A web-based system that allows users to visualize our TIGER (Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing database) data in several ways.
Census TIGERweb GeoServices REST API
The GeoServices REST Specification provides a way for Web clients to communicate with geographic information system (GIS) servers.
TIGER/Line Shapefiles
View all the available mapping files from the Geography program.
TIGER/Line Geodatabases
View the available TIGER/Line geodatabases from the Geography program.
Related Information
Random Samplings Blog
Using GIS Technology in the 2020 Census
Geography is one of the cornerstones of every census and survey the U.S. Census Bureau conducts, providing the framework for statistics, survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation and dissemination.
Geography Program
Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, and dissemination.
Geography Reference Maps
Maps that show the boundaries and names (or other identifiers) of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data.
Interactive Maps
Work with interactive mapping tools from across the Census Bureau.
More Videos
Video
Census Data for Everyone — Why it Should Matter to You
This Summit on “Census Bureau Data for Everyone” is a FREE Virtual Webinar. Learn about how your responses to Census Bureau surveys are used.
Video
Statistics in Schools — Bringing Census Bureau Data to Classrooms
This Summit on “Statistics in Schools” is a FREE Virtual Webinar which will teach data users how to explore the Statistics in Schools (SIS) Website.
Video
Census Geography: The View From Above
Video
Using the API to Get Results for Multiple Estimates
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to get data for only the variables you need from the 2018 ACS 1-Year Data Profiles.
Video
data.census.gov Updates April 2021
Video
Taking America’s Pulse: The COVID-19 Pandemic
YouTube Channel
All video content created by the U.S. Census Bureau is available on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to get notifications when new content is uploaded and press the like button to share with other people.
Playlists
Presentation
2020 Census Redistricting Data Release - Playlist
A collection of 2020 Census Redistricting videos produced by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Video
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance in the U.S., 2019
Video
Census Academy: Data Gems
Presentation
2020 Census Population Counts for Apportionment
YouTube playlist with all of the videos produced for the 2020 Census Population Count for Apportionment.
Video
Census Academy: Webinars
Video
Statistics in Schools
Page Last Revised - December 16, 2021
✕
Is this page helpful?
Yes
No
Yes
No✕
NO THANKS
255 characters maximum
255 characters maximum reached
255 characters maximum reached
✕
Thank you for your feedback.
Comments or suggestions?
Comments or suggestions?
