Montgomery
Montgomery: Geography and Climate
Montgomery: History
Montgomery: Population Profile
Montgomery: Municipal Government
Montgomery: Economy
Montgomery: Education and Research
Montgomery: Health Care
Montgomery: Recreation
Montgomery: Convention Facilities
Montgomery: Transportation
Montgomery: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1819 (incorporated 1819)
Head Official: Mayor Bobby N. Bright (since 1999)
City Population
1980: 177,857
1990: 187,106
2000: 201,568
2003 estimate: 200,123
Percent change, 1990–2000: 5.6%
U.S. rank in 2000: 100th (State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population (MSA)
1980: 272,631
1990: 292,517
2000: 333,055
Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.9%
U.S. rank in 1990: 120th
U.S. rank in 2000: 121st (MSA)
Area: 155 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 221 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 67.2° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 44.5 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Services, government, trade
Unemployment rate: 5.1% (November 2004)
Per Capita Income: $19,385 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 17,617
Major Colleges and Universities: Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery, Faulkner University, Southern Christian University, Troy State University Montgomery, Community College of the Air Force
Daily Newspaper: The Montgomery Advertiser, The Montgomery Independent
