Indianapolis

The City in Brief

Founded: 1821 (incorporated, 1847)

Head Official: Mayor Bart Peterson (D) (since January 2000)

City Population

1980: 701,000

1990: 731,278

2000: 781,870

2003 estimate: 783,438

Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 12th

U.S. rank in 1990: 13th

U.S. rank in 2000: 17th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 1,167,000

1990: 1,380,491

2000: 1,607,486

Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.4%

U.S. rank in 1980: 30th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 29th

Area: 361 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from 645 to 910 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 52.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 40 inches of rain, 23 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (March 2005)

Per Capita Income: $21,640 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis; Butler University; University of Indianapolis; Ivy-Tech; Marian College

Daily Newspaper: The Indianapolis Star