At the 2000 census, there were 7,395 people, 3,061 households and 1,971 families living in the city. The population density was 312.7 per square mile (120.7/km). There were 3,518 housing units at an average density of 148.8 per square mile (57.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 88.17% White, 8.53% Black or African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. 2.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.