Phoenix

The City in Brief

Founded: 1864 (incorporated, 1881)

Head Official: Mayor Phil Gordon (since 2003)

City Population

1980: 789,704

1990: 983,015

2000: 1,321,045

2003 estimate: 1,388,416

Percent change, 1990–2000: 34.4%

U.S. rank in 1980: 9th

U.S. rank in 1990: 9th U.S. rank in 2000: 10th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 1,509,000

1990: 2,238,498

2000: 3,251,876

Percent change, 1990–2000: 45.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 24th

U.S. rank in 1990: 20th

U.S. rank in 2000: 14th

Area: 475.09 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 1,058 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 72.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 8.3 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services, government, manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $19,833 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 109,916

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Phoenix, Arizona State University, Maricopa Community Colleges

Daily Newspapers: The Arizona Republic, The Phoenix Gazette