As of the census of 2000, there were 24,851 people, 9,660 households, and 6,829 families living in the town. The population density was 1,825.9 people per square mile (705.0/km). There were 10,006 housing units at an average density of 735.2/sq mi (283.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 91.45% White, 2.14% African American, 0.11% Native American, 2.56% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.03% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.34% of the population.