As of the census of 2000, there were 17,503 people, 6,525 households, and 4,032 families living in the city. The population density was 2,928.6 people per square mile (1,130.1/km). There were 6,933 housing units at an average density of 1,160.0 per square mile (447.6/km). The racial makeup of the city was 76.99% White, 12.93% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 6.50% from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.89% of the population. 15.2% were of German, 9.7% Irish, 9.4% Italian, 8.3% English and 5.5% American ancestry according to Census 2000. 85.6% spoke English and 13.2% Spanish as their first language.