As of the census of 2000, there were 28,755 people, 12,085 households, and 7,722 families residing in the community. The population density was 2,718.9 people per square mile (1,049.4/km2). There were 12,938 housing units at an average density of 1,223.3/sq mi (472.2/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 86.65% White, 5.91% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.64% from other races, and 2.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.51% of the population. A decade later, 2010 Census figures show population growth in the Lake Magdalene CDP had essentially stagnated during the first decade of the 21st century, with 28,509 residents, or approximately 250 fewer individuals than counted in the 2000 Census report. Age and racial demographics in the community remained largely similar to the composition in 2000.