Census Boundary

Description

Census Boundary depicts boundaries of standard geographic areas established for the purpose of disseminating census data.

The purpose of the Census Boundary is to provide a framework for mapping to support Geographic Information System (GIS) applications used for land use and demographic studies, or social, economic and market research. Geographic identifiers permit linkage of statistical data to geographic areas depicted in the boundary files. Boundary files can also be used to create new geographic areas by combining standard geographic areas. The boundary files are positionally consistent with the Census Road Network File, which provides additional reference for geographic context for mapping applications.