Fort Wayne

The City in Brief

Founded: 1794 (incorporated, 1829)

Head Official: Mayor Graham Richard (D) (since 2000)

City Population

1980: 172,196

1990: 195,680

2000: 205,727

2003 estimate: 219,495

Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 80th

U.S. rank in 1990: 99th

U.S. rank in 2000: 97th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 354,000

1990: 456,281

2000: 502,141

Percent change, 1990–2000: 10.1%

U.S. rank in 1980: 93rd

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 81st

Area: 78.95 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 790 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 49.7° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 34.40 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Trade, manufacturing, services

Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $18,517 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 12,152

Major Colleges and Universities: Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne; Ivy Tech; Indiana Institute of Technology

Daily Newspaper: The Journal-Gazette; The News-Sentinel