The U.S. Census Bureau released Indiana's results from the 2010 Census yesterday.  Noblesville's official population is now 51,969 which makes us the 14^th largest community in the state.  The 2000 census showed that Noblesville had a population of 28,590 and was Indiana's 29^th largest community.  The City of Noblesville then conducted a special census in 2005 which revealed that our population had grown to 39,350.

            In addition to determining Congressional redistricting, population counts from the census are also used to determine the amount of funding that a community receives from the federal government to be used for road repairs, construction, and other projects.  An accurate count of a community's population is critical in order to provide federal funding assistance for projects which benefit that community's residents. 

The City of Noblesville appreciates the cooperation of residents in responding to the census.  Noblesville had an 83% response rate, which is the percentage of households to return their census response without any follow up necessary from census workers.  The national response rate was 74%. 

            "Based on data such as housing permits issued, we had estimated that our population was around 50,000," said Mayor John Ditslear.  "In addition to demonstrating that Noblesville is a great place to live, the increased 2010 population figures will also help Noblesville qualify for additional funding assistance to help with infrastructure and other projects."

            For more information about Noblesville's census results, contact Andy Wert with the Noblesville Planning Department at (317) 776-6325.