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Census Information

This guide will help you locate and use demographic information for the United States. There is also some coverage of foreign census materials.

Census Maps

Reference Maps
Reference Maps include a variety of map types that show the boundaries and names of geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates statistical data. You will find census tract and block maps here
Thematic Maps
Thematic maps are designed to show demographic, economic, business, or socioeconomic data about or characteristics of an area. Thematic maps tell a story spatially.

Census Geography

Resources for Understandiing Census Bureau Geography
TIGERweb Viewer
The TIGERweb viewer is a web based application that allows users to view the extent of geographic areas used by the Census Bureau.