As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 8,860 people, 3,533 households, and 2,158 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older.