2000 census As of the 2000 census, there were 17,247 people in 6,566 households, including 4,615 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 7,090 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 86.15% White, 2.05% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.78% from other races, and 1.35% from two or more races. 16.08% of the population are Hispanic or Latino.
2000 census as of the 2000 census there were 17247 people in 6566 households including 4615 families in the city the population density was  there were 7090 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the city was 8615% white 205% black or african american 031% native american 026% asian 010% pacific islander 978% from other races and 135% from two or more races 1608% of the population are hispanic or latino