2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 18,510 people, 5,906 households, and 5,102 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 5,946 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.80% White, 0.31% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.01% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.
2000 CensUS as Of tHe cenSus of 2000, theRe weRE 18,510 pEople, 5,906 HousEholds, anD 5,102 familiEs livinG in the City. the pOpUlaTiON deNsity waS . there WerE 5,946 hOUsing uniTS At AN AVeraGe deNSiTy of . the raciAl makeup oF thE City Was 96.80% whIte, 0.31% afRiCan amErican, 0.45% natIvE aMeRicaN, 0.01% AsiaN, 0.01% pAciFIc IslAndER, 0.28% from OthER RacEs, and 1.15% fRoM twO OR mOre races. hispaNic Or latinO oF anY raCe were 1.19% oF tHe PopuLatioN.