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Statistical and Financial Information

Date of Incorporation:  September 3, 1957
Population (2012):  76,907
Physical Area:  6.1 square miles
Taxable Property Value (Aug. 2012):  $4,262,552,161
City Dwellings (2012):  24,900 (total), 23,654 (occupied)

Race & Ethnic Origin Per 2010 U.S. Census  
Hispanic

52.3% 

White 

42.2% 

Black 

14.0% 

Asian 

11.6% 

Native American 

1.0% 

Other 

25.8% 


Note: The Hispanic popluation is calculated by origin and persons of Hispanic origin may be of any race. For example, persons identifying themselves as Hispanic may also identify themselves as white. This results in various percentages adding up to more than 100%.

 
General Governmental Expenditures By function (2011-2012)  
General Government 

10% 

Public Safety 

29% 

Public Works 

22% 

Community Development 

12% 

Parks and Recreation  

5% 

Capital Outlay 

15% 

Debt Service (excluding interfund charges)

6% 

Pass-Through Payments

 

1% 

General Governmental Revenues By Source (2011-2012)  
Taxes  

65% 

Licenses and Permits 

1% 

Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties 

4% 

Investment Earnings

1% 

Charges for Current Service 

3% 

Intergovernmental Revenue 

23% 

Other 

3% 

  
Note:  The percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.  
 
See Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for additional financial and statistical data. 
  
  
  
  

Detailed Demographic Information



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