Juneau

The City in Brief

Founded: 1880, incorporated, 1970

Head Official: Mayor Bruce Botelho (NP) (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 19,528

1990: 26,751

2000: 30,711

2003 estimate: 31,187

Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported

U.S. rank in 1990: 1,013th

U.S. rank in 2000: 989th (State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population (City is considered a Metropolitan Area)

1980: 19,528

1990: 26,751

2000: 30,711

Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.8%

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported

Area: 3,255 square miles (2000; Borough)

Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 3,800 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 41.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 91.32 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services

Unemployment rate: 7.2% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $26,719 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Alaska Southeast

Daily Newspaper: Juneau Empire