As of the census of 2000, there were 8,746 people, 3,189 households, and 2,519 families living in the city. The population density was 2,310.4 people per square mile (891.0/km). There were 3,376 housing units at an average density of 891.8 per square mile (343.9/km). The racial makeup of the city was 98.24% White, 0.48% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.