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Town Information

Form of Government Mayor: Council:

1996 Population 558,394

Population per Sq. Mile 12,784

Tax Information

1998 Residential Tax Rate 13.44

1998 Avg. Single Family Tax Bill N/A

Employment and Wages

1997 Average Annual Wage 45,204

1997 Unemployment Rate 4.2

1996 Unemployment Rate 4.5

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