2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 9,425 people, 3,289 households, and 2,167 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,775 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 63.15% African American, 34.80% White, 0.85% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.63% of the population.
2000 census as of the census of 2000 there were 9425 people 3289 households and 2167 families residing in the city the population density was  there were 3775 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the city was 6315% african american 3480% white 085% native american 050% asian 011% from other races and 059% from two or more races hispanic or latino of any race were 063% of the population