A census tract, census area, census district or meshblock is a geographic region defined for the purpose of taking a census. Sometimes these coincide with the limits of cities, towns or other administrative areas and several tracts commonly exist within a county.

What is a local census tract?

Page 1. Census tracts are small, relatively permanent geographic entities within counties (or the statistical equivalents of counties) delineated by a com- mittee of local data users. Generally, census tracts have between 2,500 and 8,000 residents and boundaries that follow visible features.

How do I find out my census tract number?

To find a census tract number for a street address, use these look-up tools: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) maintains a look-up system for census tracts at .