Denver real estate; demographics

County:	Denver
2005 Estimated Population:	565,393
2000 Census Population:	554,636
Metro Population:	2,685,466
Elevation:	5,280 feet
Date Incorporated:	Nov. 7, 1861
Average Annual Rainfall:	15.4"
Average Annual Snowfall:	55.4"
Average February Temperature:	33° F
Average August Temperature:	72° F
Average Sunshine Days:	300+
Mayor:	John Hickenlooper (D)
Nickname:	"The Mile High City"

Statistics have been compiled from a variety of reputable sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Health and Environment. Figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.