Evansville

The City in Brief

Founded: 1812 (incorporated, 1847)

Head Official: Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel (since January 2004)

City Population

1980: 130,496

1990: 126,272

2000: 121,582

2003 estimate: 117,881

Percent change, 1990–2000: -3.6%

U.S. rank in 1980: 121st

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 199th (State rank: 4th)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 276,000

1990: 278,990

2000: 296,195

Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 114th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 133rd

Area: 41 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 385.5 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 55° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 42 inches of rain, 13 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Services, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (March 2005)

Per Capita Income: $18,388 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 6,154

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Evansville; University of Southern Indiana; Ivy Tech State College

Daily Newspapers: The Evansville Courier & Press