Scottsdale

The City in Brief

Founded: 1888 (incorporated, 1951)

Head Official: Mayor Mary Manross (NP) (since 2004)

City Population

1980: 88,622

1990: 130,099

2000: 202,705

2003 estimate: 217,989

Percent change, 1990–2000: 55.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 141st

U.S. rank in 1990: 139th

U.S. rank in 2000: 99th (State rank: 5th)

Metropolitan Area Population (CMSA)

1980: 1,509,175

1990: 2,238,480

2000: 3,251,876

Percent change, 1990–2000: 45.3%

U.S. rank in 1980: 26th

U.S. rank in 1990: 20th

U.S. rank in 2000: 14th

Area: 184.5 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 1,250 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 70.3° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 7.05 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services; trade; finance, insurance and real estate; manufacturing

Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (January 2005)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 10,134

Major Colleges and Universities: Scottsdale Community College

Daily Newspaper: Scottsdale Progress Tribune