How do I find my census tract?

Census tracts within a county are identified by a 4-digit basic code between 0001 and 9999, and may have a 2-digit suffix ranging from . 01 to . 98; for example, 6059.02. The decimal point separating the 4-digit basic tract code from the 2-digit suffix is shown in U.S. Census Bureau printed reports and maps.

Can Google maps show census tracts?

Google Earth for Desktop is a free mapping tool that provides an easy way to see how census tract boundaries relate to other geographic features in a familiar context. To download the kml boundaries, open the browser of your choice and navigate to http://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/KML/2010_Proto/.

What is a Tiger Line?

TIGER Geodatabases are spatial extracts from the Census Bureau’s MAF/TIGER database for use with geographic information systems (GIS) software. The geodatabases contain national coverage (for geographic boundaries or features) or state coverage (boundaries within state).

How can I use census data?

Uses of Data. Census Bureau Economic Programs (including the Economic Census) provide detailed statistics that are important for industries and communities. Trade associations, chambers of commerce, and businesses rely on this information for economic development, business decisions, and strategic planning.

Where are the census tracts in the US?

These county-based reference maps show and label the census tracts as delineated to support 2010 Census data dissemination. These maps also show the boundaries and names of American Indian areas, Alaska Native areas, Hawaiian home lands, states, counties, county subdivisions, and places.

Where can I find census of employment and wages?

Census Business Builder (CBB) – QCEW data are now available in the U.S. Census Bureau’s CBB. View maps and reports with selected QCEW data for establishments, employment, wages and location quotients. Hurricane maps and tables: Employment, wages, and establishment counts in hurricane flood zones have been updated with third quarter 2019 data.

Is the 2016 census based on the 2010 census?

The tract definitions for 2016 data are based on the 2010 Census, for 2017 and 2018 data is based on the 2015 Census. It is critical that the correct activity year is selected when using the FFIEC Geocoding System. Census Updates

What does the U.S.Census Bureau measure?

The U.S. Census Bureau collects data that measure the state of the nation’s workforce, including employment and unemployment levels, as well as weeks and hours worked. We adapted the American Community Survey amid the pandemic to keep both the nation informed, and our staff and the people who respond safe.