Fort Worth

The City in Brief

Founded: 1849 (incorporated 1873)

Head Official: Mayor Michael J. Moncrief (NP) (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 385,164

1990: 447,619

2000: 534,694

2003 estimate: 585,122

Percent change, 1990–2000: 19.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 33rd

U.S. rank in 1990: 28th (State rank: 6th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 27th (State rank: 6th)

Metropolitan Area Population (CMSA) 1990: 4,037,282

2000: 5,221,801

Percent change, 1990–2000: 29.3%

U.S. rank in 1990: 9th

U.S. rank in 2000: 9th

Area: 292.5 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from 500 to 800 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 65.5° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 34.73 inches

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

Unemployment rate: 5.0% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $18,800 (2000)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 41,280

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Texas at

Arlington, Texas Christian University, Texas Wesleyan College

Daily Newspaper: Fort Worth Star-Telegram