Tucson

The City in Brief

Founded: 1775 (incorporated, 1853)

Head Official: Mayor Bob Walkup (R) (since 1999)

City Population

1980: 330,537

1990: 415,444

2000: 486,699

2003 estimate: 507,658

Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.7%

U.S. rank in 1990: 34th

U.S. rank in 2000: 37th (State rank: 2nd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 531,000

1990: 667,000

2000: 843,746

Percent change, 1990–2000: 26.5%

U.S. rank in 1990: 62nd

U.S. rank in 2000: 57th

Area: 194.7 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 2,390 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 68° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 11 inches

Major Economic Sectors: High technology industry, services, tourism, government

Unemployment Rate: 4.1% (January 2005)

Per Capita Income: $16,322 (2000)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 50,171

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Arizona, Pima Community College, University of Phoenix

Daily Newspapers: The Arizona Daily Star; Tucson Citizen