2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 6,871 people, 2,774 households, and 1,767 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 2,978 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 81.79% White, 13.99% African American, 1.27% Asian, 0.23% Native American, 0.77% from other races, and 1.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.37% of the population.
2000 CenSus as of The census oF 2000 therE wEre 6871 PeopLe 2774 housEHOlds And 1767 FamIlIes livIng iN tHe city tHE population DENSiTY Was  therE WERe 2978 housiNG uNitS at aN AverAGE deNSItY Of  THe rAciAl mAkeup OF the ciTy Was 8179% wHIte 1399% AFRIcAN americaN 127% AsiAN 023% natIve amERiCAN 077% from Other rAces and 195% FrOm two or mOre racEs hIspanic OR lAtinO Of any raCe were 237% of the POpulAtion