Founded: 1835 (incorporated 1853)
Head Official: Mayor Timothy Hanna (NP) (since 1996; current term expires 2008)
City Population
1980: 58,913
1990: 65,695
2000: 70,087
2003 estimate: 70,354
Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 340th
U.S. rank in 1990: 352nd
U.S. rank in 2000: 435th
Metropolitan Area Population (Appleton-Oshkosh-Neenah, WI MSA)
1980: 291,369
1990: 315,121
2000: 358,365
Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.7%
U.S. rank in 1980: 131st
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 115th
Area: 20.88 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 780 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 43.6° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 30 inches of rain; 47 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, services, trade
Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $22,478 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 1,967
Major Colleges and Universities: Lawrence University, Fox Valley Technical College
Daily Newspaper: The Post-Crescent