U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles and TIGER/Line® Files

The Census Bureau's TIGER/Line page provides access to mapping files from its Geography program.

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About U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles and TIGER/Line® Files

The page provides access to mapping files from the Census Bureau Geography program. It offers TIGER/Line Shapefiles for 2007 to present and TIGER/Line ASCII files for 2006 and earlier, with Census 2000 available in both formats.

The core files do not include demographic data, but they contain geographic entity codes that can be linked to demographic data on data.census.gov. Files can be downloaded through a web interface or FTP archive, and some files may require a plug-in or additional software to view.

Key features

  • Download TIGER/Line Shapefiles for 2007 to present
  • Access TIGER/Line ASCII files for 2006 and earlier
  • Access Census 2000 files in both Shapefile and ASCII formats
  • Download files through web interface or FTP archive
  • Use geographic entity codes to link to data.census.gov demographic data
  • Get 2025 files with legal boundaries as of January 1, 2025
Best for: People who need Census geographic boundary files to connect with Census demographic data.
Good for
  • Offers Shapefile and ASCII formats covering different time periods
  • Includes geographic entity codes for linking to demographic data on data.census.gov
  • Provides download through web interface and FTP archive
Watch out for
  • Core files do not include demographic data
  • Some files may require a plug-in or additional software to view

U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles and TIGER/Line® Files at a glance

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
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Oct 5, 2026

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U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles and TIGER/Line® Files FAQ

Do TIGER/Line files include demographic data?
No. The core files do not include demographic data, but they contain geographic entity codes that can be linked to demographic data on data.census.gov.
What file formats are available for different years?
Shapefile format for 2007 to present, TIGER/Line ASCII format for 2006 and earlier, and Census 2000 in both formats.
How can the files be downloaded?
Through a web interface or FTP archive.
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