We always tend to take pride in the growth of our community. So we are interested in the recently released figures from the 2010 U.S. government census that show Chattanooga’s population has grown.
Officially, the 2010 census indicates Chattanooga has more than 167,000 residents – up from 155,000 in 2000.
But Mayor Ron Littlefield believes we may have been undercounted. So he may appeal for a review of the figures.
Why is the number important beyond “bragging rights”?
“A lot of funding” depends upon census figures, Littlefield pointed out. He wants Chattanooga to get its full, fair share.