Salem

The City in Brief

Founded: 1848 (incorporated, 1860)

Head Officials: Mayor Janet Taylor (since 2003); City Manager Robert Wells

City Population

1980: 89,091

1990: 107,793

2000: 136,924

2003 estimate:

142,914 Percent change, 1990–2000: 25.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 195th

U.S. rank in 1990: 178th

U.S. rank in 2000: 162nd

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 250,000

1990: 278,024

2000: 347,214

Percent change, 1990–2000: 24.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 126th

U.S. rank in 1990:

122nd U.S. rank in 2000: 129th

Area: 46.37 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 171 feet above sea level at State Capitol

Average Annual Temperature: 52.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 39.2 inches of rain, 6.4 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Agriculture, lumber, government, services, trade, high technology

Unemployment Rate: 7.7% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $19,141 (1999)

2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported

2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported

1999 FBI Crime Index Total: 12,077

Major Colleges and Universities: Willamette University, Chemeketa Community College, Western Baptist Bible College; Tokyo International University (branch)

Daily Newspaper: Statesman Journal