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Atlantic CityAtlantic City: Geography and Climate Atlantic City: History Atlantic City: Population Profile Atlantic City: Municipal Government Atlantic City: Economy Atlantic City: Education and Research Atlantic City: Health Care Atlantic City: Recreation Atlantic City: Convention Facilities Atlantic City: Transportation Atlantic City: Communications
The City in BriefFounded: 1783 (incorporated, 1854) Head Official: Mayor Lorenzo Langford (since 2001) City Population 1980: 40,199 1990: 37,986 2000: 40,517 2003 estimate: 40,385 Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.7% U.S. rank in 1980: 547th U.S. rank in 1990: 700th (State rank: 17th) U.S. rank in 2000: 741st Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA) 1990: 319,416 2000: 354,878 Percent change, 1990–2000: 10.0% U.S. rank in 1990: 7th (CMSA) U.S. rank in 2000: 6th (CMSA) Area: 11.3 square miles (2000) Elevation: 6 to 8 feet above sea level Average Annual Temperature: 53° F Average Annual Precipitation: 40.3 inches of rain; 15.7 inches of snow Major Economic Sectors: Tourism and conventions, services, trade, real estate development Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (February 2005) Per Capita Income: $15,402 (1999) 2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported 2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 5,346 Major Colleges and Universities: None Daily Newspaper: The Press of Atlantic City
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