Helena

The City in Brief

Founded: 1864 (chartered, 1881)

Head Official: Mayor James E. Smith (I) (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 23,938

1990: 24,699

2000: 25,780

2003 estimate: 26,718

Percent change, 1990–2000: 2.8%

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported

Lewis & Clark County Population

1980: 43,039

1990: 47,495

2000: 55,716

2003 estimate: 57,137

Percent change, 1990–2000: 17.3%

U.S. rank in 2000: 847th (among counties; state rank 6th)

Area: 14 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 4,090 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 44.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 11.32 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services, finance

Unemployment Rate: 5.5% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $20,020 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: Carroll College, Helena College of Technology

Daily Newspaper: Helena Independent Record