Tallahassee

The City in Brief

Founded: 1824 (incorporated 1825)

Head Official: Mayor John Marks (N-P) (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 81,548

1990: 124,773

2000: 150,624

2003 estimate: 153,938

Percent change, 1990–2000: 20.1%

U.S. rank in 1980: 221st

U.S. rank in 1990: 146th (State rank: 8th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 135th (State rank: 8th)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 190,000

1990: 233,598

2000: 284,539

2003 estimate: 273,489

Percent change, 1990–2000: 21.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 203rd

U.S. rank in 1990: 146th

U.S. rank in 2000: 134th

Area: 96 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 150 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 68.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 63.21 inches

Major Economic Sectors: government, trade, services

Unemployment rate: 2.7% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $18,981 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 10,750

Major Colleges and Universities: Florida State University, Florida A & M University, Tallahassee Community College

Daily Newspaper: Tallahassee Democrat