Miami
Miami: Geography and Climate
Miami: History
Miami: Population Profile
Miami: Municipal Government
Miami: Economy
Miami: Education and Research
Miami: Health Care
Miami: Recreation
Miami: Convention Facilities
Miami: Transportation
Miami: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1836 (incorporated 1896)
Head Official: Mayor Manuel A. Diaz (I) (since 2001)
City Population
1980: 346,681
1990: 358,648
2000: 362,470
2003 estimate: 376,815
Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.0%
U.S. rank in 1980: 41st
U.S. rank in 1990: 46th (State rank: 2nd)
U.S. rank in 2000: 56th (State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 1,626,000
1990: 1,937,194
2000: 2,253,362
Percent change, 1990–2000: 16.3%
U.S. rank in 1980: 12th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 1990: 11th (CMSA)
U.S. rank in 2000: 12th (PMSA)
Area: 36 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 12 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 76.7° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 58.53 inches
Major Economic Sectors: tourism, trade, banking, manufacturing
Unemployment rate: 5.4% (December 2004)
Per Capita Income: $15,128 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 33,952
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Miami, Miami-Dade Community College, Florida International University, Barry University, St. Thomas University
Daily Newspapers: The Miami Herald; Diario Las Americas
