As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 26,448 people, 10,384 households, and 7,040 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 25.9% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older.