As of the 2000 census,[REF] there were 24,100 people, 7,734 households, and 4,934 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 16.0% under the age of 18, 20.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older.