Portland

The City in Brief

Founded: 1845 (incorporated 1851)

Head Official: Mayor Tom Potter (D) (since 2005)

City Population

1980: 366,383

1990: 485,975

2000: 529,121

2003 estimate: 538,544

Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 35th

U.S. rank in 1990: 30th

U.S. rank in 2000: 35th

Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)

1980: 1,106,000

1990: 1,515,452

2000: 1,874,449

Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.1%

U.S. rank in 1980: 26th (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 1990: 27th (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 23rd (CMSA)

Area: 130 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Averages 173 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 53.4° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 40.5 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, manufacturing, government

Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $22,643 (2000)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 43,327

Major Colleges and Universities: Portland State University, Oregon Health Sciences University, Reed College, Lewis & Clark College, University of Portland, Maryl-hurst University

Daily Newspaper: The Oregonian