2000 census At the 2000 census there were 11,947 people, 4,708 households, and 3,385 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 4,962 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 1.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76%.
2000 census at the 2000 census there were 11947 people 4708 households and 3385 families living in the city the population density was  there were 4962 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the city was 9657% white 136% african american 028% native american 056% asian 003% pacific islander 019% from other races and 101% from two or more races hispanic or latino of any race were 076%