As of the census of 2000, there were 21,400 people, 8,984 households, and 5,561 families living in the town. The population density was 2,120.6 people per square mile (818.9/km2). There were 9,537 housing units at an average density of 945.1 per square mile (364.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.56% White, 5.59% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.93% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.08% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.80% of the population.