Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne: Geography and Climate
Fort Wayne: History
Fort Wayne: Population Profile
Fort Wayne: Municipal Government
Fort Wayne: Economy
Fort Wayne: Education and Research
Fort Wayne: Health Care
Fort Wayne: Recreation
Fort Wayne: Convention Facilities
Fort Wayne: Transportation
Fort Wayne: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1794 (incorporated, 1829)
Head Official: Mayor Graham Richard (D) (since 2000)
City Population
1980: 172,196
1990: 195,680
2000: 205,727
2003 estimate: 219,495
Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 80th
U.S. rank in 1990: 99th
U.S. rank in 2000: 97th
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 354,000
1990: 456,281
2000: 502,141
Percent change, 1990–2000: 10.1%
U.S. rank in 1980: 93rd
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 81st
Area: 78.95 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 790 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 49.7° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 34.40 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, manufacturing, services
Unemployment Rate: 6.2% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $18,517 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 12,152
Major Colleges and Universities: Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne; Ivy Tech; Indiana Institute of Technology
Daily Newspaper: The Journal-Gazette; The News-Sentinel
