Finding the right data can be a challenge. We’re here to help.
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.
New Tools and Data Releases
TNSDC Submits Comments on OMB Metropolitan Statistical Area Proposal March 25, 2021 - A proposal to increase the urban area population for Metropolitan Statistical Areas from 50,000 people to 100,000 people was published in January. TNSDC was among hundreds of organizations submitting a response to the Federal Register notice.
2020 Census Data Product Delays Continue February 8, 2021 - An extended counting phase and processing issues have pushed the release date for the 2020 Census Data Products back several times. More definitive information is now available about apportionment and redistricting data release plans.
1990-2010 Housing Unit and Vacancy Rate Changes in Davidson County November 9, 2020 - We used historic census data from the IPUMS National Historic GIS to look at some basic housing unit trends in Nashville/Davidson County including housing unit growth between 1990 and 2020 and changes to housing vacancy rates over the same period.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.
Other Recent Data Updates
TDOH COVID-19 Compatible Population Estimates by Age Available August 4, 2020 - Population data is used to calculate infection rates and in cooperation with the Census Bureau, we’ve compiled new age data for all 95 Tennessee counties to help improve the accuracy of age-based COVID-19 rates.
Microdata Geography Update Planned for 2021 July 29, 2020 - Public Use Microdata Areas, or PUMAs, are statistical with no fewer than 100,000 people for which anonymized, individual Census responses are released. In late 2021, the State Data Center will lead an update to Tennessee's PUMA boundaries.
Data About Tennessee’s Veterans July 8, 2020 - According to 2018 census data, there were over 435,000 veterans living in Tennessee comprising about 8.5% of the state's population. We've compiled links to state and county-level data to help ease the search for this information.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.