Indianapolis
Indianapolis: Geography and Climate
Indianapolis: History
Indianapolis: Population Profile
Indianapolis: Municipal Government
Indianapolis: Economy
Indianapolis: Education and Research
Indianapolis: Health Care
Indianapolis: Recreation
Indianapolis: Convention Facilities
Indianapolis: Transportation
Indianapolis: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1821 (incorporated, 1847)
Head Official: Mayor Bart Peterson (D) (since January 2000)
City Population
1980: 701,000
1990: 731,278
2000: 781,870
2003 estimate: 783,438
Percent change, 1990–2000: 6.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 12th
U.S. rank in 1990: 13th
U.S. rank in 2000: 17th (State rank: 1st)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 1,167,000
1990: 1,380,491
2000: 1,607,486
Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.4%
U.S. rank in 1980: 30th
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 29th
Area: 361 square miles (2000)
Elevation: Ranges from 645 to 910 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 52.1° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 40 inches of rain, 23 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, manufacturing
Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (March 2005)
Per Capita Income: $21,640 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported
Major Colleges and Universities: Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis; Butler University; University of Indianapolis; Ivy-Tech; Marian College
Daily Newspaper: The Indianapolis Star
