Carson City

The City in Brief

Founded: 1858 (incorporated, 1875)

Head Official: Mayor Marv Teixeira (R) (since 2005)

City Population

1980: 32,022

1990: 40,443

2000: 52,457

2003 estimate: 55,311

Percent change, 1990–2000: 29.7%

U.S. rank in 2000: 680th (State rank: 9th)

Area: 155.66 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 4,600 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperatures: January, 33.6° F; July, 69.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 11.8 inches of rain, 22 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services, trade, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $20,943 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: Western Nevada Community College

Daily Newspaper: The Nevada Appeal–Carson City Edition