In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $28,266, and the median income for a family was $37,171. Males had a median income of $31,287 versus $24,882 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,464. About 13.1% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.
iN 2000, the median INcome foR A houSeHOLd In tHe cIty Was $28,266, ANd The MediAN InCOmE for A fAmily was $37,171. Males Had a MEdiAN INcoMe Of $31,287 versus $24,882 fOr FemaLes. tHE PeR cApiTA InCOme fOR the citY was $22,464. aboUt 13.1% oF familieS and 16.8% Of ThE PopulaTion Were BeloW thE pOverty lIne, incLuding 26.4% of ThOSe uNdeR age 18 and 13.0% of ThosE agE 65 or ovEr.