Jacksonville

The City in Brief

Founded: 1816 (incorporated 1832)

Head Official: Mayor John Peyton (R) (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 540,920

1990: 635,230

2000: 735,617

2003 estimate: 773,781

Percent change, 1990–2000: 15.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 53rd

U.S. rank in 1990: 15th (State rank: 1st)

U.S. rank in 2000: 20th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 722,000

1990: 906,727

2000: 1,100,491

Percent change, 1990–2000: 21.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 50th

U.S. rank in 1990: 47th

U.S. rank in 2000: 45th

Area: 758 square miles (2000)

Elevation: ranges from sea level to 71 feet

Average Annual Temperature: 68.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 51.3 inches

Major Economic Sectors: finance, insurance, government, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade

Unemployment rate: 4.2% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $20,337 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 51,021

Major Colleges and Universities: University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, Florida Community College at Jacksonville

Daily Newspaper: Florida Times-Union