San Antonio

The City in Brief

Founded: 1718 (incorporated 1809)

Head Official: Mayor Ed Garza (D) (since 2001)

City Population

1980: 785,940

1990: 976,514

2000: 1,144,646

2003 estimate: 1,214,725

Percent change, 1990–2000: 17.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 11th

U.S. rank in 1990: 10th (State rank: 3rd)

U.S. rank in 2000: 13th (State rank: 3rd)

Metropolitan Area Population

1980: 1,089,000

1990: 1,325,000

2000: 1,592,383

Percent change, 1990–2000: 20.2%

U.S. rank in 1980: 34th (MSA)

U.S. rank in 1990: 30th (MSA)

U.S. rank in 2000: 29th (MSA)

Area: 407.6 square miles (2000)

Elevation: Approximately 701 feet above sea level

Average Annual Temperature: 68.6° F

Average Annual Precipitation: 27.9 inches

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

Unemployment rate: 4.5% (December 2004)

Per Capita Income: $17,487 (2000)

2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 94,132

Major Colleges and Universities: University of Texas at San Antonio, St. Mary's University, San Antonio College

Daily Newspaper: Express-News