Mesa
Mesa: Geography and Climate
Mesa: History
Mesa: Population Profile
Mesa: Municipal Government
Mesa: Economy
Mesa: Education and Research
Mesa: Health Care
Mesa: Recreation
Mesa: Convention Facilities
Mesa: Transportation
Mesa: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1878 (incorporated in 1883)
Head Official: Mayor Keno Hawker (since 2000)
City Population
1980: 152,453
1990: 288,091
2000: 396,375
2003 estimate: 432,376
Percent change, 1990-2000: 37.6%
U.S. rank in 1990: 53rd (3rd in state)
U.S. rank in 2000: 51st (3rd in state)
Metropolitan Area Population (PMSA)
1980: 1,508,030
1990: 2,122,101
2000: 3,251,876
Percent change, 1990-2000: 53.2%
U.S. rank in 2000: 14th
Area: 125.18 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 1,241 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 84.5° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 8.5 inches
Major Economic Sectors: aerospace/aviation, agri-business, automotive, business services, education services, electronics, health services, manufacturing, retail, transportation services
Unemployment Rate: 4.0% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $19,601
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 33,335
Major Colleges and Universities: Arizona State University East, Mesa Community College, East Valley Institute of Technology
Daily Newspapers: East Valley Tribune
