Albuquerque

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