Olympia

The City in Brief

Founded: 1846 (incorporated, 1859)

Head Officials: Mayor Mark Foutch (NP) (since 2004); City Manager Steve Hall (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 27,447

1990: 33,729

2000: 42,514

2003 estimate: 43,963

Percent change, 1990–2000: 26.0%

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported (State rank: 17th)

Metropolitan Statistical Area Population

1980: 124,264

1990: 161,238

2000: 207,355

Percent change, 1990–2000: 28.6%

U.S. rank in 1990: 12th (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 13th (CMSA)

Area: 18.52 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 221 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 49.9° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 50.59 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Government, services, trade

Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $22,590 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 2,791

Major Colleges and Universities: The Evergreen State College, South Puget Sound Community College, Saint Martin's University

Daily Newspaper: The Olympian