Tampa

The City in Brief

Founded: 1824 (incorporated 1887)

Head Official: Mayor Pam Iorio (NP) (since April 2003)

City Population

1980: 271,577

1990: 280,015

2000: 303,447

2003 estimate: 317,647

Percent change, 1990–2000: 8.1%

U.S. rank in 1990: 55th (State rank: 3rd)

U.S. rank in 2000: 57th (State rank: 3rd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 1,614,000

1990: 2,067,959

2000: 2,395,997

Percent change, 1990–2000: 15.9%

U.S. rank in 1990: 21st

U.S. rank in 2000: 20th

Area: 112.1 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Ranges from sea level to about 48 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 73.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 44.8 inches

Major Economic Sectors: wholesale and retail trade, services, government

Unemployment rate: 3.5% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $29,728 (2002)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 35,380

Major Colleges and Universities: University of South Florida, University of Tampa, St. Petersburg College

Daily Newspaper: Tampa Tribune; St. Petersburg Times