As of the census of 2000, there were 18,740 people, 6,922 households, and 3,454 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 7,550 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.72% White, 1.56% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,740 people, 6,922 households, and 3,454 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 7,550 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city w,as 95.72% White, 1.56% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.56% from other races and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.