St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg: Geography and Climate
St. Petersburg: History
St. Petersburg: Population Profile
St. Petersburg: Municipal Government
St. Petersburg: Economy
St. Petersburg: Education and Research
St. Petersburg: Health Care
St. Petersburg: Recreation
St. Petersburg: Convention Facilities
St. Petersburg: Transportation
St. Petersburg: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1887 (incorporated 1893)
Head Official: Mayor Rick Baker (since 2001)
City Population
1980: 238,647
1990: 240,318
2000: 248,232
2003 estimate: 247,610
Percent change, 1990–2000: 3.2%
U.S. rank in 1980: 58th
U.S. rank in 1990: 65th (State rank: 4th)
U.S. rank in 2000: 79th (State rank: 4th)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 1,614,000
1990: 2,067,959
2000: 2,395,997
Percent change, 1990–2000: 15.8%
U.S. rank in 1980: 22nd
U.S. rank in 1990: 21st
U.S. rank in 2000: 20th
Area: 60 square miles (2000)
Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 60 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 73.1° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 44.77 inches
Major Economic Sectors: tourism, financial services, manufacturing, medical technology, information technology, marine sciences
Unemployment rate: 3.5% (December 2004)
Per Capita Income: $21,107 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 20,914
Major Colleges and Universities: University of South Florida, St. Petersburg College, Eckerd College, Stetson University College of Law
Daily Newspapers: St. Petersburg Times; Tampa Tribune, Pinellas Edition
