Oakland

The City in Brief

Founded: 1820 (incorporated, 1854)

Head Official: Mayor Jerry Brown (since 1998)

City Population

1980: 339,337

1990: 372,242

2000: 399,484

2003 estimate: 398,844

Percent change, 1990–2000: 7.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 43rd

U.S. rank in 1990: 39th

U.S. rank in 2000: 50th (State rank: 8th)

Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)

1980: 1,762,000

1990: 2,108,078

2000: 2,392,557

Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.6%

U.S. rank in 1980: 5th (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 1990: 4th (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 5th (CMSA)

Area: 56 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 42 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 56.7° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 23 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, government

Unemployment Rate: 8.44% (September 2004)

Per Capita Income: $21,936 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 29,875

Major Colleges and Universities: Holy Names College, Mills College, Patten College, Merritt College, California College of Arts & Crafts

Daily Newspaper: Oakland Tribune