As of the 2000 United States Census[REF] there were 23,971 people, 9,528 households, and 6,097 families residing in the borough.
In the borough the population was spread out with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older.