1990 Census Statistics Summary - City Wide

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Population

Census Bureau (April 1)
1990 159,928
1980 163,034
1970 175,885
1960 189,454
1950 182,121
1940 149,934

Median Age of City Residents (Years)
1990 31.0
1980 28.6
1970 27.7
1960 28.1

Age Composition, 1990 Census(%)
Under 5 years 8.3
5 to 14 years 15.4
15 to 19 years 6.3
20 to 24 years 9.6
25 to 44 years 33.5
45 to 64 years 14.3
65 years and older 14.5

Racial Composition, 1990 Census (%)
White 87.0
Black 1.7
Asian or Pacific Islander 4.7
American Indian 1.6
Other 4.9
Hispanic Origin (may be any race) 9.7

Gender Composition, 1990 Census(%)
Male 49.3
Female 50.7

Total Number of Households (1990 Census)
66,657

Average Household Size
2.33 persons

Total Number of Families
33,339

Average Family Size
3.13 persons

1989 Household Income, 1990 Census (%)
Less than $5,000 7.3
$5,000 to $9,999 12.9
$10,000 to $14,999 12.8
$15,000 to $24,999 21.1
$25,000 to $34,999 15.6
$35,000 to $49,999 14.2
$50,000 to $74,999 9.5
$75,000 to $99,999 3.2
$100,000 to $149,999 1.8
$150,000 or more 1.6

Median Household Income (1990 Census)
$22,697

Median Family Income
$29,697

Per Capita Income
$13,482

Educational Attainment, 1990 Census (% of population)
Less than High School Diploma 17.0
High School Diploma 21.9
1 to 3 years of college 30.7
4 years or more of college 30.4

Occupation of Resident Labor Force, 1990 Census 
(ranked by %)

Industry of Resident Labor Force, 1990 Census 
(ranked by %)