Census Boundaries - Tract

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API Information

Version:v1.1.0
Region:US
Used for:Supporting regional population analysis, policy planning, equity mapping, and survey design by integrating scalable census geographies into spatial tools and reporting environments.

Overview

Census Tract Boundaries represent the smallest territorial entity for which population data are available in many countries. In the United States, census tracts are subdivided into block groups and census blocks.

Key Capabilities

  • ✓Query Census Block Groups using a unique geographic ID
  • ✓Retrieve boundary geometries as WKT for spatial analysis or map rendering
  • ✓Perform tile and bounding box queries to overlay block group boundaries in your preferred map control
  • ✓Seamlessly integrate mid-level census geographies into mapping, modeling, and reporting platforms

Scope

Geography Level

  • Census Tract

Hierarchy

  • Subdivided into Block Groups and Blocks

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