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Geographic and Demographic Data Included  with TransCAD

TransCAD includes over 2GB of geographic and 2000 Census demographic data. The table below summarizes all of the geographic and demographic data included with TransCAD. Additional data is also available for purchase separately.

U.S. NATIONWIDE BOUNDARY FILES WITH 2000 U.S. CENSUS DATA
States (Updated with 2006 population estimates)
Counties (Updated with 2006 population estimates)
Core Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) and Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
County Subdivisions (NEW) Minor civil divisions (MCDs) such as boroughs, towns, townships, Indian reservations, and parish governing authorities and census county divisions (CCDs) for states with no MCDs
Census Places (Cities)
3- and 5-digit ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs)
Census Tracts (Updated with 2006 population estimates)
Consolidated Cities
Metropolitan Area Central Cities
Indian Reservations
All of the above include demographic, social, economic, and housing profiles from the 2000 Census.
U.S. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
Streets (Updated) for the entire United States, and territories, with address and ZIP Code ranges for geocoding (Based on 2007 Census Bureau files with additional enhancements by Caliper)
Highways including U.S., State, and County Highways and Ferry Routes (based on NHPN version 3.0 with additional enhancements by Caliper)
Interstate Highways
Major roads with travel time and speed data for accurate routing
OTHER U.S. DATA
3- and 5- digit ZIP Code boundaries (Updated) October 2007
30-Second Digital Elevation Model
5-Digit ZIP Code Centroids (Updated) October 2007; includes PO Boxes, companies, and buildings
Census Place Centroids
Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Areas
Landmark Areas including , cemeteries, golf courses, parks, shopping centers, & more  
Landmark Points including churches, hospitals, locales, parks, schools, & more (based on GNIS landmarks with additional enhancements by Caliper)
Major Cities and State Capitals
Metro/Micropolitan Statistical Components and Areas
New England City and Town Areas/Components
New England County Metropolitan Areas
Populated Places (Cities, towns, neighborhoods, & villages)
Railroads
Rivers
State Plane Coordinate Systems
Time Zones
Water Areas
WORLD DATA
Airports
Cities and Capitals
Coastline
Countries
Digital Elevation Model
Elevation Contours and Points
Gazetteer (Updated)
Highways
Important Latitudes
Inland Water Areas
Landmarks (NEW)
Places/Built-Up Areas
Provinces for Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Japan, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and most of Northern Europe
Railroads
Rivers
Utility Lines
5, 10, 20, and 30 Degree Grid
10 Degree Grid Area

Additional geographic and demographic data products are available from Caliper including Census Blocks, Block Groups, County Subdivisions, Congressional Districts, and State Legislative Districts. Click here for complete information on data products available for purchase. 

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