As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 7,984 people, 3,260 households, and 2,089 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 24.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older.