Portland

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

Portland

The City in Brief

Founded: 1623 (incorporated, 1786)

Head Official: City Manager Joseph Gray, Jr. (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 61,572

1990: 64,157

2000: 64,249

2003 estimate: 63,635

Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 327th

U.S. rank in 1990: 361st (State rank: 1st)

U.S. rank in 2000: 487th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 193,831

1990: 221,095

2000: 243,537

Percent change, 1990–2000: 10.2%

U.S. rank in 1990: 145th

U.S. rank in 2000: 147th

Area: 21.2 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 34 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 45.5° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 44.3 inches rain; 71.3 inches snow

Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, government, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $22,698 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,525

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Southern Maine

Daily Newspaper: Portland Press Herald

Portland