Huntington

The City in Brief

Founded: 1871

Head Official: Mayor David Felinton (D) (since 2005)

City Population

1980: 63,684

1990: 54,844

2000: 51,475

2003 estimate: 49,533

Percent change, 1990–2000: -6.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 314th

U.S. rank in 1990: 450th (State rank: 2nd)

U.S. rank in 2000: 696th (State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 311,350

1990: 312,529

2000: 315,538

Percent change, 1990–2000: 0.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 97th

U.S. rank in 1990: 114th

U.S. rank in 2000: 126th

Area: 16 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Averages 570 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 55.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 42.31 inches

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

Unemployment rate: 6.1% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $16,717 (2000)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 4,008

Major Colleges and Universities: Marshall University, Marshall Community and Technical College, Huntington Junior College

Daily Newspaper: The Herald-Dispatch