Lancaster
Lancaster: Geography and Climate
Lancaster: History
Lancaster: Population Profile
Lancaster: Municipal Government
Lancaster: Economy
Lancaster: Education and Research
Lancaster: Health Care
Lancaster: Recreation
Lancaster: Convention Facilities
Lancaster: Transportation
Lancaster: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1718 (incorporated 1818)
Head Official: Mayor Charlie Smithgall (R) (since 1998)
City Population
1980: 54,725
1990: 55,551
2000: 56,348
2003 estimate: 55,351
Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.1%
U.S. rank in 1980: 384th
U.S. rank in 1990: 429th (State rank: 8th)
U.S. rank in 2000: 597th (State rank: 11th)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 362,000
1990: 422,822
2000: 470,658
Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 91st
U.S. rank in 1990: 85th
U.S. rank in 2000: 88th
Area: 7 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 368 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 52.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 43 inches of rain; 31 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, services, retail trade
Unemployment Rate: 3.5% (May 2005)
Per Capita Income: $13,955 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,785
Major Colleges and Universities: Franklin and Marshall College; Pennsylvania School of Art and Design; Harrisburg Area Community College-Lancaster
Daily Newspaper: Intelligencer Journal; Lancaster New Era
