Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City: Geography and Climate
Salt Lake City: History
Salt Lake City: Population Profile
Salt Lake City: Municipal Government
Salt Lake City: Economy
Salt Lake City: Education and Research
Salt Lake City: Health Care
Salt Lake City: Recreation
Salt Lake City: Convention Facilities
Salt Lake City: Transportation
Salt Lake City: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1847 (incorporated, 1851)
Head Official: Mayor Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson (NP) (since 2000)
City Population
1980: 163,033
1990: 159,928
2000: 181,743
2003 estimate: 179,894
Percent change, 1990–2000: 13.6%
U.S. rank in 1980: 90th
U.S. rank in 1990: 108th
U.S. rank in 2000: 129th
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 910,000
1990: 1,072,227
2000: 1,333,914
Percent change, 1990–2000: 24.4%
U.S. rank in 1980: 41st
U.S. rank in 1990: 38th
U.S. rank in 2000: 35th
Area: 109 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 4,330 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 51.8° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 15.7 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Construction, transportation, trade, utilities, finance, information, education and health services
Unemployment Rate: 5.2% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $20,752 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 19,059
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Utah, Westminster College, Salt Lake Community College-South City Campus, LDS Business College
Daily Newspapers: The Salt Lake Tribune; Deseret News
