Founded: 1906. Designated a city in 1909
Head Official: Mayor Scott L. King (D) (since 1996)
City Population
1980: 151,968
1990: 116,646
2000: 102,746
2003 estimate: 99,961
Percent change, 1990–2000: -11.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 104th
U.S. rank in 1990: 163rd
U.S. rank in 2000: 251st
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 643,000
1990: 604,526
2000: 484,564
Percent change, 1990–2000: -19.8
U.S. rank in 1990: 3rd (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 3rd (CMSA)
Area: 50 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 590 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 48.9° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 34.66 inches of rain, 39.2 inches of snowfall
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, manufacturing, and tourism
Unemployment Rate: 6.6% (March 2005)
Per Capita Income: $14,383 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 5,812
Major Colleges and Universities: Indiana University Northwest, Indiana Vocational Technical College
Daily Newspaper: Post-Tribune