As of the census of 2000, there were 16,500 people, 6,988 households, and 4,465 families living in the city. The population density was 1,628.9 people per square mile (628.9/km2). There were 7,496 housing units at an average density of 740.0 per square mile (285.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.79% White, 3.45% African American, 0.21% Native American, 6.02% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.55% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.