Boise

The City in Brief

Founded: 1834 (incorporated, 1864)

Head Official: Mayor David H. Bieter (D) (since 2004)

City Population

1980: 102,451

1990: 126,685

2000: 185,787

2003 estimate: 190,117

Percent change, 1990–2000: 37.5%

U.S. rank in 1980: 162nd

U.S. rank in 1990: 145th

U.S. rank in 2000: 105th

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 256,881

1990: 295,851

2000: 464,840

Percent change, 1990–2000: 45.4%

U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported U.S. rank in 2000: 97th

Area: 63.8 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 2,842 feet above sea level

Average Annual Precipitation: 12.11 inches of rain, 20.9 inches of snow

Major Economic Sectors: Services, agriculture, government, manufacturing, high-technology

Unemployment Rate: 4.4% (February 2005)

Per Capita Income: $22,696 (1999)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 8,748

Major Colleges and Universities: Boise State University, University of Idaho-Boise Center

Daily Newspaper: The Idaho Statesman