How to extract census block groups that touches a buffer

Question

Good Afternoon,

I would like to request assistance. I want to extract census block groups (yellow polygons) that touches the 1/2 mile buffer (purple polygon). What is the tool I can use?

Thank you,

Virginia Sapkota

ChrisDonohue__GISP · Answer

Here's the process instructions:

Using Select By Attributes—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop

Chris Donohue, GISP

VirginiaSapkota · Answer

Thank you very much Chris, it works! I now have selected the block groups.

I have another question. If suppose I want to select counties based on their FIPS, e.g., Dallas County has FIPS 48113. How can I select using select by attributes query?

Thanks again,Virginia

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ChrisDonohue__GISP · Answer

There are several ways to do this.  Here's probably the easiest workflow:

* With both layers loaded into ArcGIS, use Select By Location  Using Select By Location—Help | ArcGIS for Desktop 
* Export the resulting selected information from the Census Block groups to a new feature class.

Chris Donohue, GISP