Kansas City

The City in Brief

Founded: 1821 (incorporated 1853)

Head Official: Mayor Kay Barnes (since 1999)

City Population

1980: 448,028

1990: 431,236

2000: 441,545

2003 estimate: 442,768

Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 27th

U.S. rank in 1990: 31st

U.S. rank in 2000: 45th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 1,433,000

1990: 1,582,875

2000: 1,776,062

Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 25th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 26th

Area: 314 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 742 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 54.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 38.21 inches; 2000 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Trade, transportation, and utilities; government; professional and business services; educational and health services

Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $20,753 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 42,100

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Missouri at Kansas City

Daily Newspaper: The Kansas City Star