Saint Paul
Saint Paul: Geography and Climate
Saint Paul: History
Saint Paul: Population Profile
Saint Paul: Municipal Government
Saint Paul: Economy
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The City in Brief
Founded: 1846 (incorporated, 1849)
Head Official: Mayor Randy Kelly (since 2002)
City Population
1980: 270,230
1990: 272,235
2000: 287,151
2003 estimate: 280,404
Percent change, 1990–2000: 5.5%
U.S. rank in 1980: 54th
U.S. rank in 1990: 57th (State rank: 2nd)
U.S. rank in 2000: 59th (State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 2,137,133
1990: 2,538,776
2000: 2,968,806
Percent change, 1990–2000: 19.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 17th
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 16th
Area: 53 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 834 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 44.7° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 26.36 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, manufacturing, government
Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $20,216 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 17,308
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Minnesota–Twin Cities, Metropolitan State University, Macalester College, University of St. Thomas, College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, William Mitchell College of Law
Daily Newspaper: Saint Paul Pioneer Press
