Kansas City
Kansas City: Geography and Climate
Kansas City: History
Kansas City: Population Profile
Kansas City: Municipal Government
Kansas City: Economy
Kansas City: Education and Research
Kansas City: Health Care
Kansas City: Recreation
Kansas City: Convention Facilities
Kansas City: Transportation
Kansas City: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1821 (incorporated 1853)
Head Official: Mayor Kay Barnes (since 1999)
City Population
1980: 448,028
1990: 431,236
2000: 441,545
2003 estimate: 442,768
Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.5%
U.S. rank in 1980: 27th
U.S. rank in 1990: 31st
U.S. rank in 2000: 45th
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 1,433,000
1990: 1,582,875
2000: 1,776,062
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.2%
U.S. rank in 1980: 25th
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 26th
Area: 314 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 742 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 54.6° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 38.21 inches; 2000 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, transportation, and utilities; government; professional and business services; educational and health services
Unemployment Rate: 5.7% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $20,753 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 42,100
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Missouri at Kansas City
Daily Newspaper: The Kansas City Star
