Austin

The City in Brief

Founded: 1835 (incorporated 1839)

Head Official: Mayor Will Wynn (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 345,890

1990: 472,020

2000: 656,562

2003 estimate: 672,011

Percent change, 1990–2000: 39.0%

U.S. rank in 1980: 42nd

U.S. rank in 1990: 27th (State rank: 5th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 22nd (State rank: 4th)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 585,000

1990: 846,227

2000: 1,249,763

Percent change, 1990–2000: 47.7%

U.S. rank in 1980: 63rd

U.S. rank in 1990: 52nd

U.S. rank in 2000: 37th

Area: 258.43 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from 425 feet to 1,000 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 68.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 31.35 inches

Major Economic Sectors: services, government, wholesale and retail trade

Unemployment rate: 4.0% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $24,163 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 42,979

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Texas at Austin, St. Edward's University, Houston-Tillotson College

Daily Newspaper: Austin American-Statesman