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Demographics

Population

39,056

 

Land Area

30.56 sq.mi.  
Population per Square Mile 1,277  
Households 14,617  

% Growth 2000 - 2002

9.6%

 

Age Distribution
0 - 4
5 - 17
18 - 24
25 - 49
50 - 64
65+
Median Age

6.4%
17.0%
7.6%
38.1%
17.3%
13.4%
38.9

Farmland 2000 acres  

 

Economic Profile

Avg. Per Capita Income

$31,894  

Median Household Income

$81,733  
Retail Sales $682,813  
Businesses by Sector: Agriculture 36
  Construction 289
  Manufacturing

121

  Transportation & Utilities

55

  Trade 278
  Finance, Insur. & Real Estate 117
  Services 559
  Government 10

 

Labor Force

Employed

19,018

 

Unemployed

472  
Unemployment Rate 2.40%  
Daytime Population 16,944  

 

Housing

Total Housing Stock

Single Family Detached

11,169

  2 Units

958

  3 or More

1,716

  Mobile Home/Other 513

 

Government

Government Form

Mayor - Board of Aldermen

 

Year Incorporated

1789

 

Police Department Full-time

 

Fire Department Volunteer  
Grand List: Last Revaluation 2001
  Bond Rating A1
  Actual Mill Rate 23.59
State Taxes Corporate Business Tax 7.5%
  Sales Tax 6.0%
  Personal Income Tax 4.5%

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