As of the census of 2000, there were 26,705 people, 11,036 households, and 6,500 families living in the city. The population density was 2,981.3 per square mile (1,150.8/km2). There were 12,450 housing units at an average density of 1,389.9 per square mile (536.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.13% White, 4.95% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 1.16% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 1.67% from other races, and 2.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 3.59% of the population. In 2009, the population was estimated at 27,489.