Bangor

The City in Brief

Founded: 1769 (incorporated 1791)

Head Official: Mayor Frank J. Farrington (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 31,643

1990: 33,181

2000: 31,473

2003 estimate: 31,550

Percent change, 1990–2000: -9.0%

U.S. rank in 1990: 809th (State rank: 4th)

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 3rd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 83,919

1990: 91,629

2000: 90,864

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.8%

U.S. rank in 1990: 258th

U.S. rank in 2000: 259th

Area: 34 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 158 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 43.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 41.7 inches of rain; 76 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, government

Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $19,295 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 1,630

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Maine at Orono, Husson College, Eastern Maine Community College, University College of Bangor, Beal College

Daily Newspaper: Bangor Daily News