2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 8,488 people, 3,181 households, and 2,306 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,291 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.32% White, 1.43% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 1.65% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70% of the population.
2000 census as of the census of 2000 there were 8488 people 3181 households and 2306 families living in the city the population density was  there were 3291 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the city was 9532% white 143% african american 049% native american 047% asian 064% from other races and 165% from two or more races hispanic or latino of any race were 270% of the population