As of the census of 2000, there were 17,283 people, 9,995 households, and 6,296 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 658.6 people per square mile (254.3/km2). There were 13,263 housing units at an average density of 505.4 per square mile (195.2/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.35% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.