2000 census At the 2000 census, there were 7,022 people, 2,896 households, and 1,922 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,277 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 79.14% White, 18.73% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.84% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census at the 2000 census there were 7022 people 2896 households and 1922 families living in the city the population density was  there were 3277 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the city was 7914% white 1873% black or african american 037% native american 014% asian 001% pacific islander 084% from other races and 077% from two or more races 171% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race