2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 48,688 people, 20,530 households, and 12,851 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 21,309 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 86.49% White, 5.02% African American, 0.46% Native American, 1.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.80% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.89% of the population. thumb|left|Portuguese Bodo de Leite parade on Orchard Street There were 20,530 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.99.
2000 census as of the census of 2000 there were 48688 people 20530 households and 12851 families residing in the city the population density was  there were 21309 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the city was 8649% white 502% african american 046% native american 115% asian 005% pacific islander 280% from other races and 403% from two or more races hispanic or latino of any race were 189% of the population thumb|left|portuguese bodo de leite parade on orchard street there were 20530 households out of which 271% had children under the age of 18 living with them 463% were married couples living together 127% had a female householder with no husband present and 374% were non-families 324% of all households were made up of individuals and 146% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older the average household size was 233 and the average family size was 299