Flagstaff

The City in Brief

Founded: 1881

Head Official: Mayor Joseph Donaldson (R) (since 2000)

City Population

1980: 34,743

1990: 45,857

2000: 52,894

2003 estimate: 61,030

Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 676th

U.S. rank in 1990: 543rd (State rank: 10th)

U.S. rank in 2000: 673rd (State rank: 13th)

Metropolitan Area Population

1990: 101,760

2000: 122,366

Percent change, 1990–2000: 20.2%

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 237th

Area: 63.58 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 6,899 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 45.8° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 21.3 inches of rain

Major Economic Sectors: government, trade, manufacturing, research and development, services (especially tourism)

Unemployment Rate: 5.4% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $18,637 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 5,597

Major Colleges and Universities: Northern Arizona University, Coconino County Community College

Daily Newspaper: Arizona Daily Sun