TIGER = Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing
The Census Bureau offers several file types and an application for mapping census geographic data based on data found in our MAF/TIGER database. Our products are:
Product | Best For... | File Format | Type of Data | Level of Detail | Descriptive Attributes | Vintages Available |
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TIGER/Line Shapefiles | Most mapping projects--this is our most comprehensive dataset. Designed for use with GIS (geographic information systems). | Shapefiles (.shp) and database files (.dbf) | Boundaries, roads, address information, water features, and more | Full detail (not generalized) | Extensive | 2006 - 2012, CD 113 |
TIGER/Line Shapefiles & Geodatabases with Demographic Data | Demographic analysis from selected attributes from the 2010 Census. Designed for use with GIS. | Shapefiles (.shp) and Geodatabases | Boundaries, Population Counts, Housing Unit Counts, 2010 Census Demographic Profile 1 attributes and geography | Full detail (not generalized) | Limited | 2010 |
Cartographic Boundary Files | Small scale (limited detail) mapping projects clipped to shoreline. Designed for thematic mapping using GIS. | Shapefiles (.shp) | Selected boundaries | Less detail (generalized) | Limited | 2010, 2000, 1990 |
KML Prototype Files |
Viewing data or creating maps using Google Earth, Google Maps, or other platforms that use KML. | KML (.kml) | Selected boundaries | Less detail (generalized) | Limited | 2010 |
TIGERweb |
Viewing maps online or streaming to your mapping application. | interactive viewer and WMS | Boundaries, roads, address information, water features, and more | Detailed and generalized | Extensive | 2010 |