Nampa

The City in Brief

Founded: 1891

Head Official: Mayor Tom Dale (since 2002)

City Population

1990: 28,365

2000: 51,867

2003 estimate: 64,269

Percent change, 1990–2000: 73.5%

U.S. rank in 2000: 688th (State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1990: 295,851

2000: 432,345

Percent change, 1990–2000: 46.1%

U.S. rank in 2000: 96th

Area: 20 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Average 2,492 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 64.4° F Average Annual Precipitation: 11.7 inches of rain; 21.4 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: agriculture, manufacturing, education, health care

Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $14,491 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,871

Major Colleges and Universities: Northwest Nazarene University, Boise State University, Albertson College of Idaho

Daily Newspaper: Idaho Press Tribune