As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 7,714 people, 2,709 households, and 1,977 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 13.0% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older.