As of the census of 2000, there were 12,988 people, 4,723 households, and 3,301 families living in the city. The population density was 1,543.9 people per square mile (596.3/km). There were 5,292 housing units at an average density of 629.1 per square mile (243.0/km). The racial makeup of the city was 34.67% White, 64.50% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.69% of the population.