As of the census of 2000, there were 8,202 people, 2,667 households, and 1,696 families living in the city. The population density was 1,190.8 people per square mile (459.6/km). There were 3,041 housing units at an average density of 441.5 per square mile (170.4/km). The racial makeup of the city was 80.22% White, 16.84% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.