Founded: 1820 (incorporated, 1854)
Head Official: Mayor Jerry Brown (since 1998)
City Population
1980: 339,337
1990: 372,242
2000: 399,484
2003 estimate: 398,844
Percent change, 1990–2000: 7.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 43rd
U.S. rank in 1990: 39th
U.S. rank in 2000: 50th (State rank: 8th)
Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
1980: 1,762,000
1990: 2,108,078
2000: 2,392,557
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 5th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 1990: 4th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 5th (CMSA)
Area: 56 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 42 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 56.7° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 23 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Trade, services, government
Unemployment Rate: 8.44% (September 2004)
Per Capita Income: $21,936 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 29,875
Major Colleges and Universities: Holy Names College, Mills College, Patten College, Merritt College, California College of Arts & Crafts
Daily Newspaper: Oakland Tribune