As of the census of 2000, 18,130 people, 6,508 households, and 4,894 families resided in the city. The population density was . There were 7,220 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 63.21% White, 23.19% Hispanic or Latino, 11.38% African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.63% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races.
As of the census of 2000, 18,130 people, 6,508 households, and 4,894 families resided in the city. The population density was . There were 7,220 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 63.21% White, 23.19% Hispanic or Latino, 11.38% African American, 0.47% Native American, 1.12% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 9.63% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races.