Burlington

Burlington: Introduction
Burlington: Geography and Climate
Burlington: History
Burlington: Population Profile
Burlington: Municipal Government
Burlington: Economy
Burlington: Education and Research
Burlington: Health Care
Burlington: Recreation
Burlington: Convention Facilities
Burlington: Transportation
Burlington: Communications

Burlington

The City in Brief

Chartered: 1763 (incorporated, 1865)

Head Official: Mayor Peter A. Clavelle (NP) (since 1989)

City Population

1980: 37,712

1990: 39,127

2000: 38,889

2003 estimate: 39,148

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.6%

U.S. rank in 1980: 590th

U.S. rank in 1990: 675th

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 115,308

1990: 151,506

2000: 169,391

Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 224th

U.S. rank in 1990: 218th

U.S. rank in 2000: 183rd

Area: 15.48 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 112 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 44.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 34.5 inches of rain; 78.3 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Services, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 3.1% (April 2005)

Per Capita Income: $19,011 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 1,871

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Vermont; Champlain College

Daily Newspaper: The Burlington Free Press

Burlington