The City in Brief
Founded: 1880, incorporated, 1970
Head Official: Mayor Bruce Botelho (NP) (since 2003)
City Population
1980: 19,528
1990: 26,751
2000: 30,711
2003 estimate: 31,187
Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.8%
U.S. rank in 1980: Not reported
U.S. rank in 1990: 1,013th
U.S. rank in 2000: 989th (State rank: 2nd)
Metropolitan Area Population (City is considered a Metropolitan Area)
1980: 19,528
1990: 26,751
2000: 30,711
Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.8%
U.S. rank in 1990: Not reported
U.S. rank in 2000: Not reported
Area: 3,255 square miles (2000; Borough)
Elevation: Ranges from sea level to 3,800 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 41.9° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 91.32 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Government, services
Unemployment rate: 7.2% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $26,719 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Alaska Southeast
Daily Newspaper: Juneau Empire
