Honolulu

The City in Brief

Founded: 1100 (by Hawaiians); 1795 (incorporated, 1907)

Head Official: Mayor Mufi Hannemann (since 2005)

City Population

1980: 365,048

1990: 377,059

2000: 371,657

2003 estimate: 380,149 (Honolulu CDP)

Percent change, 1990–2000: -1.4%

U.S. rank in 1980: 36th

U.S. rank in 1990: 44th

U.S. rank in 2000: 55th

City and County Population

1980: 763,000

1990: 836,231

2000: 876,156

Percent change, 1990–2000: 4.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 47th

U.S. rank in 1990: 51st

U.S. rank in 2000: 55th

Area: 86 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 15 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 77.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 22.02 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services (especially tourism), military, agriculture, construction

Unemployment Rate: 2.8% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $24,191 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 57,271

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Hawaii at Manoa, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Hawaii Pacific University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Daily Newspapers: The Honolulu Advertiser; Honolulu Star-Bulletin