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The Census Bureau (<\/SPAN><\/SPAN>http://www.census.gov/)<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/A>maintains geographic boundaries for the analysis and mapping of demographic information across the United States. Every 10 years the Census Bureau counts the population of the United States as mandated by Constitution. The Census Bureau releases the results of this county as demographic data with geographic identifiers so that maps and analysis can be performed on the US population.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>

There are little more Census Tracts within Los Angeles County in 2020 Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles, compared to 2010.<\/SPAN><\/P>

UPDATED<\/SPAN>: <\/SPAN><\/P>

1. September 2023<\/SPAN>: <\/SPAN>Previous census tract data for Long Beach breakwater was broken into different silver polygons for land-based tracts. These silvers were merged into bigger tract 990300 based on 2022 TIGER Line Shapefile. In addition, Santa Catalina Island and San Clemente Island tract boundary were updated based on DWP City boundary and CSA boundary (except CT 599000 in Avalon). <\/SPAN><\/P>

2. December 2022<\/SPAN>: Aligned census tract boundary with updated city boundary along shoreline/coastal areas, from Malibu to Long Beach. This data also includes Long Beach City water area tract 990300. <\/SPAN><\/P>

3. September 2022<\/SPAN>: Previous dataset from March 2021 was clipped to County boundary. New dataset retains shoreline census geography in their entirety.<\/SPAN><\/P>

CREATED<\/SPAN>: March 2021<\/SPAN><\/P>

How was this data created<\/SPAN>?<\/SPAN><\/P>

This geographic file was downloaded from Census Bureau website: <\/SPAN><\/SPAN>https://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2020PL/STATE/06_CALIFORNIA/06037/<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/A>on February, 2021 and customized for LA County.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>

Data Fields<\/SPAN>:<\/SPAN><\/P>

1. CT20 (TRACTCE20): 6-digit census tract number <\/SPAN><\/P>

2. Label (NAME20): Decimal point census tract number<\/SPAN><\/P>

Note<\/SPAN>: <\/SPAN><\/P>

If you are interested to check original census tract 2020 boundary, review the census block 2020 data (CT20 field).<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/DIV>", "summary": "Census tract is a small, relatively permanent statistical subdivision of a county delineated by a local committee of census data users for the purpose of presenting data. Census tracts nest within counties, and their boundaries normally follow visible features, but may follow legal geography boundaries and other non-visible features in some instances. Census tracts ideally contain about 4,000 people and 1,600 housing units.", "title": "Census Tracts 2020", "tags": [ "Census", "Census Geography", "Demographic", "Census Tract", "Tracts" ], "type": "", "typeKeywords": [], "thumbnail": "", "url": "", "minScale": 150000000, "maxScale": 5000, "spatialReference": "", "accessInformation": "Los Angeles County, US Census Bureau", "licenseInfo": "

This data is prepare for statistical tabulation purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for geoprocessing analysis, and/or for legal, engineering, or surveying intents. Users of this information should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the usability of the information.<\/SPAN><\/SPAN><\/P>

The County of Los Angeles provides this data with no claim as to the completeness, usefulness, or accuracy of its content, positional or otherwise. The user hereby acknowledges that the data is subject to change and that its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. The County and its officials and employees make no warranty, express or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for the ability of users to fulfill their intended purposes in accessing or using this data. The data could include technical inaccuracies and typographical errors. The data is presented \"as is,\" without warranty of any kind, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/DIV>" }