Jackson

The City in Brief

Founded: 1821 (incorporated 1833)

Head Official: Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. (since 1997)

City Population

1980: 202,895

1990: 202,062

2000: 184,256

2003 estimate: 179,599

Percent change, 1990–2000: −8.8%

U.S. rank in 1980: 71st

U.S. rank in 1990: 78th (State rank: 1st)

U.S. rank in 2000: 127th (State rank: 1st)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 362,000

1990: 395,396

2000: 440,801

Percent change, 1990–2000: 11.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 92nd

U.S. rank in 1990: 92nd

U.S. rank in 2000: 95th

Area: 106.82 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 291 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 64.1° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 55.95 inches

Major Economic Sectors: services, government, manufacturing

Unemployment rate: 4.2% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $17,116 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 17,648

Major Colleges and Universities: Jackson State University, Belhaven College, Millsaps College, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Daily Newspaper: The Clarion Ledger