Albuquerque
Albuquerque: Geography and Climate
Albuquerque: History
Albuquerque: Population Profile
Albuquerque: Municipal Government
Albuquerque: Economy
Albuquerque: Education and Research
Albuquerque: Health Care
Albuquerque: Recreation
Albuquerque: Convention Facilities
Albuquerque: Transportation
Albuquerque: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1706 (incorporated, 1891)
Head Official: Mayor Martin Chavez (since 2001)
City Population
1980: 332,920
1990: 384,915
2000: 448,607
2003 estimate: 471,856
Percent change, 1990–2000: 15.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 44th
U.S. rank in 1990: 38th (State rank: 1st)
U.S. rank in 2000: 42nd (State rank: 1st)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 485,430
1990: 589,131
2000: 712,738
Percent change, 1990–2000: 21.0%
U.S. rank in 1980: 80th
U.S. rank in 1990: 77th
U.S. rank in 2000: 62nd
Area: 180.64 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 5,311 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 56.0° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 8.12 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, government, manufacturing
Unemployment Rate: 4.9% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $20,884 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 35,762
Major Colleges and Universities: University of New Mexico, University of Phoenix, Albuquerque Technical-Vocational Institute, College of Santa Fe at Albuquerque
Daily Newspapers: Albuquerque Journal; The Albuquerque Tribune
