As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 16,731 people, 6,420 households, and 3,762 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 14.5% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older.