As of the census of 2000, there were 6,205 people, 2,692 households, and 1,722 families living in the borough. The population density was 1,317.4 people per square mile (508.7/km²). There were 2,913 housing units at an average density of 618.5 per square mile (238.8/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 98.82% White, 0.24% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.