: Unzip "Tiger2023.zip". You will see a collection of files with the same name but different extensions (e.g., .shp , .dbf , .shx , .prj ). Keep all these files together in the same folder, as they are all required for the shapefile to function.
TIGER/Line files contain demographic data (like population or income) by default. To use them for social analysis: Download demographic tables from data.census.gov. Tiger2023.zip
: Open your GIS software and "Add Vector Layer." Select only the file ending in .shp . : Unzip "Tiger2023
: TIGER/Line files typically use the NAD83 coordinate system. Ensure your project's CRS matches to avoid alignment issues. 4. Linking with Demographic Data Tiger2023.zip