As of the census of 2000, there were 8,946 people, 3,457 households, and 2,302 families living in the city. The population density was 1,035.2 people per square mile (399.8/km2). There were 3,646 housing units at an average density of 421.9/sq mi (162.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.15% White, 0.97% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.41% of the population.