Madison

The City in Brief

Founded: 1836 (incorporated 1856)

Head Official: Mayor Dave Cieslewicz (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 170,616

1990: 190,766

2000: 208,054

2003 estimate: 218,432

Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 84th

U.S. rank in 1990: 82nd

U.S. rank in 2000: 81st

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 324,000

1990: 367,085

2000: 426,526

Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 100th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 97th

Area: 68.7 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 845.6 feet above sea level (average)

Average Annual Temperature: 45.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 30.16 inches of rain; 37 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services, wholesale and retail trade

Unemployment Rate: 3.9% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $23,498 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 8,847

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Wisconsin–Madison

Daily Newspapers: Wisconsin State Journal; The Capital Times