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Sacramento
California
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The gold rush gives Sacramento a nostalgic charm, but
that's just a part of this capital city's appeal. While
historic Old Sacramento re-creates the city's gilded
history, its modern high-rises, high-tech industry and
burgeoning art scene reflect its lively contemporary
style. The weather is good most of the year. That fact,
together with the city's location at the confluence of
the Sacramento and American Rivers, creates plenty of
outdoor recreation.
- Founded: 1839 (incorporated, 1850)
- Head Official: Mayor Heather Fargo (since
2000)
- City Population
- 1980: 275,741
- 1990: 369,365
- 2000: 407,018
- 2003 estimate: 445,335
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 3.0%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 52nd
- U.S. rank in 1990: 41st
- U.S. rank in 2000: 49th
- Metropolitan Area Population
- 1980: 1,100,000
- 1990: 1,481,102
- 2000: 1,796,857
- Percent change, 1990–2000: 21.3%
- U.S. rank in 1980: 32nd
- U.S. rank in 1990: 26th
- U.S. rank in 2000: 25th (Sacramento/Yolo
CMSA)
- Area: 97.2 square miles (2000)
- Elevation: 30 feet above sea level
- Average Annual Temperature: 59.0° F
- Average Annual Precipitation: 17.18 inches
- Major Economic Sectors: Government,
services, trade
- Unemployment Rate: 5.4% (January 2005)
- Per Capita Income: $18,721 (1999)
- 2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 30,780
- Major Colleges and Universities: California
State University; University of California at Davis;
American River College; Sacramento City College;
Cosumnes River College
- Daily Newspapers: The Sacramento Bee
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