Mobile

The City in Brief

Founded: 1702 (incorporated 1819)

Head Official: Mayor Michael C. Dow (N-P) (since 1989)

City Population

1980: 200,452

1990: 199,973

2000: 198,915

2003 estimate: 193,464

Percent change, 1990–2000: -.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 72nd

U.S. rank in 1990: 79th

U.S. rank in 2000: 105th (State rank: 3rd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 444,000

1990: 476,923

2000: 540,258

Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 74th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 78th

Area: 118 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 211 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 68° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 66 inches

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

Unemployment rate: 6.0% (November 2004)

Per Capita Income: $18,072 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 17,949

Major Colleges and Universities: University of South Alabama, University of Mobile, Spring Hill College

Daily Newspaper: The Mobile Register