As of the census of 2000, there were 30,560 people, 11,678 households, and 8,127 families living in the town. The population density was 918.2 people per square mile (354.5/km). There were 12,303 housing units at an average density of 369.6/sq mi (142.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 69.65% White, 22.86% African American, 0.33% Native American, 1.51% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.39% from other races, and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.65% of the population.