Atlanta

The City in Brief

Founded: circa 1837 (incorporated as Marthasville, 1843; reincorporated 1847)

Head Official: Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) (since 2002)

City Population

1980: 425,022

1990: 393,929

2000: 416,474

2003 estimate: 423,019

Percent change, 1990–2000: 5.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 29th

U.S. rank in 1990: 36th (State rank: 1st)

U.S. rank in 2000: 48th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 2,233,000

1990: 2,969,500

2000: 4,112,198

Percent change, 1990–2000: 38.9%

U.S. rank in 1980: 16th

U.S. rank in 1990: 12th

U.S. rank in 2000: 11th

Area: 132 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 1,010 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 64.2° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 50.77 inches

Major Economic Sectors: wholesale and retail trade, services, government

Unemployment Rate: 4.2% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $25,772 (1999)

2004 (3rd Quarter) ACCRA Average House Price: $247,229

2004 (3rd Quarter) ACCRA Cost of Living Index: 98.2 (U.S. average = 100.0)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 49,451

Major Colleges and Universities: Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta University Center, Georgia State University

Daily Newspaper: Atlanta Journal-Constitution