Waterbury

The City in Brief

Founded: 1674 (incorporated, 1853)

Head Official: Mayor Michael J. Jarjura (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 103,266

1990: 108,961

2000: 107,271

2003 estimate: 108,130

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 157th

U.S. rank in 1990: 172nd (State rank: 5th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 238th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 204,968

1990: 221,629

2000: 228,984

Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.03%

U.S. rank in 1980: 1st (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 1990: 1st (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 1st (CMSA)

Area: 29 square miles (2000)

Elevation: ranges from 215 to 965 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 47.4° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 47.4 inches of rain; 35.2 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Manufacturing, research, services, distribution

Unemployment Rate: 7.2% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $17,701 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 6,524

Major Colleges and Universities: Teikyo Post; Naugatuck Valley Community Technical College; University of Connecticut (Waterbury branch)

Daily Newspaper: The Waterbury Republican-American