As of the census of 2000, there were 15,689 people, 1,928 households, and 1,640 families residing in the city. The population density was 767.3 people per square mile (296.3/km2). There were 2,061 housing units at an average density of 107.8 per square mile (41.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 35.84% White, 12.61% Black or African American, 0.95% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 47.38% from other races, and 2.79% from two or more races. 65.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.