City Demographics

Date of Incorporation:  September 3, 1957
Population (2019):  78,308
Physical Area:  6.1 square miles
Taxable Property Value (Aug. 2019):  $5,731,404,538
City Dwellings (2019):  25,056 (total), 23,824 (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 population 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 (2018-2019)

  • General Government: 8%
  • Public Safety: 23%
  • Public Works: 17%
  • Community Development: 8%
  • Parks and Recreation: 4%
  • Capital Outlay: 35%
  • Debt Service: 4%    
    
General Governmental Revenues By Source (2018-2019)

  • Taxes: 61%
  • Licenses and Permits: 3%
  • Fines, Forfeitures and Penalties: 4%
  • Investment Earnings: 2%
  • Charges for Current Service: 3%
  • Intergovernmental Revenue : 23%
  • Other: 2%

Note: The percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

Detailed Demographic Information