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Jersey CityJersey City: Geography and Climate Jersey City: History Jersey City: Population Profile Jersey City: Municipal Government Jersey City: Economy Jersey City: Education and Research Jersey City: Health Care Jersey City: Recreation Jersey City: Convention Facilities Jersey City: Transportation Jersey City: Communications
The City in BriefFounded: 1630, (incorporated, 1820) Head Official: Mayor Jerramiah Healy (D) (since 2005) City Population 1980: 223,532 1990: 228,537 2000: 240,055 2003 estimate: 239,097 Percent change, 1990–2000: 4.8% U.S. rank in 1980: 61st U.S. rank in 1990: 67th (State rank: 2nd) U.S. rank in 2000: 73rd (State rank: 2nd) Metropolitan Area Population 1990: 553,099 2000: 608,975 Percent change, 1990–2000: 9.2% U.S. rank in 1980: 1st (CMSA) U.S. rank in 1990: 1st (CMSA) U.S. rank in 2000: 1st (CMSA) Area: 14.9 square miles (2000) Elevation: 20 feet above sea level Average Annual Temperature: 52.6° F Average Annual Precipitation: 47.4 inches of rain; 27.8 inches of snow Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, government, manufacturing Unemployment rate: 5.4% (February 2005) Per Capita Income: $19,410 (1999) 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 12,182 Major Colleges and Universities: Jersey City State College, St. Peter's College, Hudson County Community College Daily Newspaper: Jersey Journal
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