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Thousands of data sources and retrieval tools are available from statistical agencies, educational institutions and the private sector. We’ve cataloged some of the best and most popular resources and, in some cases, shared information about how best to use them.
Tennessee Economic Indicators
How is Tennessee’s economy fairing compared to the US? What about the performance of counties and regions of the state? We offer a dashboard of leading indicators for the state and a report showing the latest county and regional information.
New Tools and Data Releases
New Rule Pushes Back 2025 American Community Survey, Other Census Bureau Product Releases August 13, 2026 The effects of a June Department of Commerce rule are becoming clearer and include a disruption to the annual release cycle of the American Community Survey. We have the details, other affected products, and what it could mean for the 2030 Census.
Navigating the Federal Shutdown: Tips for Data Users September 30, 2025 The federal government shutdown on October 1st has broad effects, including the loss of access to statistics from federal websites. Fortunately, alternative resources are available to help keep your research on track during the disruption.
Nashville Rebounds and Tennessee’s Midsize Cities Shine in 2023 Population Estimates September 25, 2024 We stepped back to examine how population changes across Tennessee's 345 cities and towns have unfolded over this decade and found the state's midsized cities leading the pack. That comes as Nashville claimed the top spot as the state's fastest-gaining in 2022 and 2023. Other Recent Data Updates
Hispanic and Middle Eastern Race Categories Added in New Federal Rules April 23, 2024 The federal government is fundamentally changing how data on race and ethnicity is collected and reported. We overview the new rules that will likely be one of the most consequential changes data users have seen in the last few decades.
2010 to 2020 Boyd Center Intercensal Population Estimates Released March 27, 2024 Our new intercensal estimates for Tennessee counties reconcile annual population figures from 2010-2020 with more accurate population data released after the 2020 Census. Learn more and explore the new data product!
New TNSDC Dashboard Unlocks Population Change Trends Across Tennessee October 18, 2023 Our new interactive dashboard provides access to the latest U.S. Census Bureau population estimate data. It includes visualizations and key indicators that offer valuable insights into Tennessee's county-level population trends. Learn more and try it for yourself.
TNSDC ArcGIS Online Group
TNSDC applications, web maps and geographic information system data are available for use and download through the Esri ArcGIS Online platform.