Monterey

The City in Brief

Founded: 1770 (incorporated, 1850)

Head Official: Mayor Dan Albert (since 1986)

City Population

1980: 27,558

1990: 31,954

2000: 29,674

2003 estimate: 29,960

Percent change, 1990–2000: -8.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 237th)

Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)

1980: 290,000

1990: 355,660

2000: 410,762

2003 estimate: 415,800

Percent change, 1990–2000: 13%

U.S. rank in 1990: 102nd (PMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 103rd (MSA)

Area: 8.44 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 10 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 57° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 19.29 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, government

Unemployment Rate: 12.9% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $27,133 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 1,369

Major Colleges and Universities: Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey Institute of International Studies

Daily Newspaper: The Monterey County Herald