We have not yet added the ability download Shapefiles directly on data.census.gov, but you can download them through these easy steps on census.gov:
- Visit the web interface to download TIGER/Line Shapefiles
- Select the year and type of geographic area
- Click Submit
- Choose the state if prompted and click Download
- Save the file to your computer or open the zip file
- Repeat as needed
Note: Not all versions of TIGER/Line Shapefiles are available through the web interface. You can use the FTP site to access the full set files. For detailed instructions, please see the educational brochure on Downloading TIGER/Line Shapefiles.
Email us at census.data@census.gov for any questions or comments you may have. For more guidance on data availability and using data.census.gov, the Census API, and Microdata Access, visit our Resources page.
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