2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 19,015 people, 8,342 households, and 4,880 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 9,449 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 79.55% White, 17.25% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.73% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.53% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.
2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 19,015 people, 8,342 households, and 4,880 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 9,449 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 79.55% White, 17.25% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.73% Asian 0.01% Pacific Islander, 053% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.97% of the population.