Dayton

The City in Brief

Founded: 1795 (incorporated, 1805)

Head Official: Mayor Rhine D. McLin (since 2002)

City Population

1980: 203,371

1990: 182,011

2000: 166,179

2003 estimate: 161,696

Percent change, 1990–2000: -8.7%

U.S. rank in 1980: 70th

U.S. rank in 1990: 89th

U.S. rank in 2000: 141st

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 942,000

1990: 951,270

2000: 950,558

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.1%

U.S. rank in 1980: 39th

U.S. rank in 1990: 51st

U.S. rank in 2000: 52nd

Area: 56.63 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 750 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 51.7° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 36.6 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, services, government, transportation

Unemployment Rate: 7.1% (March 2005)

Per Capita Income: $15, 547 (2000)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 15,932

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Dayton; Wright State University

Daily Newspaper: Dayton Daily News