Fairbanks

The City in Brief

Founded: 1901 (incorporated 1903)

Head Official: Mayor Steve M. Thompson (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 22,645

1990: 30,843

2000: 30,224

2003 estimate: 30,970

Percent change, 1990–2000: - 2.4%

U.S. rank in 1990: 878th

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 3rd)

Metropolitan Area Population (Fairbanks North Star Borough)

1980: 53,983

1990: 77,720

2000: 82,840

Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.6%

U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported

Area: 32.67 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 432 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 30.4° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 11.5 inches with 67.8 inches of snowfall

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services

Unemployment Rate: 7.6% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $19,814 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Alaska Fairbanks

Daily Newspaper: Fairbanks Daily News-Miner