As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 16,500 people, 6,988 households, and 4,465 families residing in the city.
In the city, the population was spread out with 21.0% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older.