Toledo

The City in Brief

Founded: 1817 (incorporated 1837)

Head Official: Mayor Jack Ford (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 354,635

1990: 332,943

2000: 313,619

2003 estimate: 298,242

Percent change, 1990–2000: -5.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 40th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 66th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 617,000

1990: 614,128

2000: 618,203

Percent change, 1990–2000: -0.7%

U.S. rank in 1980: 55th

U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported

U.S. rank in 2000: 69th

Area: 81 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 615 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 48.5° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 33 inches

Major Economic Sectors: Services, wholesale and retail trade, manufacturing, government

Unemployment Rate: 7.4% (March 2005)

Per Capita Income: $17,388 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 26,717

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Toledo;

Davis College; Stautzenberger College; Medical College of Ohio; Owens Community College

Daily Newspaper: The Toledo Blade