Founded: 1871 (incorporated, 1875)
Head Official: Mayor Bruce Furness (D) (since 1994)
City Population
1980: 61,383
1990: 74,084
2000: 90,599
2003 estimate: 91,484
Percent change, 1990–2000: 22.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 329th
U.S. rank in 1990: 297th
U.S. rank in 2000: 302nd
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 137,574
1990: 153,296
2000: 174,367
Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.7%
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: 179th
Area: 38 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 900 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 41° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 19.6 inches of rain; 35 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Wholesale and retail trade, services, government
Unemployment Rate: 3.8% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $21,101 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 3,266
Major Colleges and Universities: North Dakota State University
Daily Newspaper: The Forum