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WilmingtonWilmington: Geography and Climate Wilmington: History Wilmington: Population Profile Wilmington: Municipal Government Wilmington: Economy Wilmington: Education and Research Wilmington: Health Care Wilmington: Recreation Wilmington: Convention Facilities Wilmington: Transportation Wilmington: Communications
The City in BriefFounded: 1638 (chartered 1739) Head Official: Mayor James M. Baker (D) (since 2001) City Population 1980: 70,195 1990: 71,529 2000: 72,664 2003 estimate: 72,051 Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.5% U.S. rank in 1990: 311th (state rank: 1st) U.S. rank in 2000: 417th (state rank: 1st) Metropolitan Area Population 1990: 5,892,937 (CMSA) 2000: 6,188,464 (CMSA) Percent change, 1990–2000: 5% U.S. rank in 1990: 5th (CMSA) U.S. rank in 2000: 6th (CMSA) Area: 10.8 square miles (2000) Elevation: Approximately 74 feet above sea level Average Annual Temperature: 54.0° F Average Annual Precipitation: 40.25 inches; 19.9 inches of snow Major Economic Sectors: services, manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade Unemployment rate: 4.0% (November 2004) Per Capita Income: $20,236 (1999) 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: not reported Major Colleges and Universities: University of Delaware, Widener University Daily Newspaper: The News-Journal
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