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Despite population increase, DC suspects a census undercount

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WASHINGTON – Officials in the nation's capital are questioning the results of the 2020 census, which show a large boost in population but not as high as they had expected.

The city government and members of the D.C. Council are suggesting an undercount — something that plays into local sensitivities, as Washington, D.C., has long bristled under its quasi-territorial status and is in the midst of a resurgent push for statehood.

The results, released this week, show a 14.6% growth since 2010 — the seventh highest growth rate in the country. But it also concluded that the District of Columbia had just under 690,000 residents, while public officials believe they surpassed that number years ago.

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