As of the census of 2000, there were 8,479 people, 2,653 households, and 2,101 families living in the CDP. The population density was 5,124.3 people per square mile (1,984.1/km). There were 2,771 housing units at an average density of 1,674.7/sq mi (648.4/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 12.45% White (of which 3.4% were Non-Hispanic White,) 82.83% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.83% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.00% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 12.47% of the population.