Wilmington

The City in Brief

Founded: 1638 (chartered 1739)

Head Official: Mayor James M. Baker (D) (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 70,195

1990: 71,529

2000: 72,664

2003 estimate: 72,051

Percent change, 1990–2000: 1.5%

U.S. rank in 1990: 311th (state rank: 1st)

U.S. rank in 2000: 417th (state rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1990: 5,892,937 (CMSA)

2000: 6,188,464 (CMSA)

Percent change, 1990–2000: 5%

U.S. rank in 1990: 5th (CMSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 6th (CMSA)

Area: 10.8 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Approximately 74 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 54.0° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 40.25 inches; 19.9 inches of snow

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

Unemployment rate: 4.0% (November 2004)

Per Capita Income: $20,236 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: not reported

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Delaware, Widener University

Daily Newspaper: The News-Journal