Anchorage

The City in Brief

Founded: 1915 (incorporated, 1920)

Head Official: Mayor Mark Begich (since July 2003)

City Population (Anchorage municipality)

1980: 174,431

1990: 226,338

2000: 260,283

2003 estimate: 270,951

Percent change, 1990–2000: 15.0%

U.S. rank in 1980: 78th

U.S. rank in 1990: 69th (State rank: 1st)

U.S. rank in 2000: 75th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 174,431

1990: 226,338

2000: 260,283

2003 estimate: 270,951

Percent change, 1990–2000: 15.0%

U.S. rank in 1980: 78th

U.S. rank in 1990: 69th

U.S. rank in 2000: 75th

Area: 1,955 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 132 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 35.8° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 15.71 inches of rain; 70.6 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Government, trade, services, transportation (air)

Unemployment Rate: 5.1% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $25,287 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 13,670

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska Pacific University

Daily Newspaper: Anchorage Daily News