GIS & Statistical Data

Geographic Information System (GIS) software require shapefiles, or equivalent structured geographic data, to create maps and perform geospatial analysis.  The TIGER/Line files provide an important part of these geographic data for U.S. geography.

Mapping Statistical Data

See read-to-use GIS projects in the Mapping Statistical Data section that feature use of TIGER/Line shapefiles with integrated statistical data from statistical programs including:

Census 2010

American Community Survey

Model-based Estimates and Projections

Click on a link to see more about these programs and data.