Tucson
Tucson: Geography and Climate
Tucson: History
Tucson: Population Profile
Tucson: Municipal Government
Tucson: Economy
Tucson: Education and Research
Tucson: Health Care
Tucson: Recreation
Tucson: Convention Facilities
Tucson: Transportation
Tucson: Communications
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
