Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: Geography and Climate
Oklahoma City: History
Oklahoma City: Population Profile
Oklahoma City: Municipal Government
Oklahoma City: Economy
Oklahoma City: Education and Research
Oklahoma City: Health Care
Oklahoma City: Recreation
Oklahoma City: Convention Facilities
Oklahoma City: Transportation
Oklahoma City: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1889 (incorporated 1890)
Head Official: Mayor Mick Cornett (since 2004)
City Population
1980: 404,014
1990: 444,724
2000: 506,132
2003 estimate: 523,303
Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.8%
U.S. rank in 1980: 31st
U.S. rank in 1990: 29th (State rank: 1st)
U.S. rank in 2000: 36th
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 861,000
1990: 959,000
2000: 1,083,346
Percent change, 1990–2000: 12.9%
U.S. rank in 1980: 43rd
U.S. rank in 1990: 42nd
U.S. rank in 2000: 48th
Area: 606.99 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 1,291 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 60.1° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 32.03 inches of rain, 9.0 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: energy, aviation, services, trade, government, manufacturing
Unemployment rate: 3.7 % (December 2004)
Per Capita Income: $19,098 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 49,929
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Oklahoma,University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City
Daily Newspaper: Oklahoman
