The population was 7,693 at the 2000 census.
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,693 people, 2,901 households, and 1,772 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,912.1 people per square mile (738.9/km²). There were 3,178 housing units at an average density of 789.9/sq mi (305.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 82.22% White, 4.00% African American, 1.49% Native American, 3.69% Asian, 1.05% Pacific Islander, 1.38% from other races, and 6.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.13% of the population.
There were 2,901 households out of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 30.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 13.2% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 105.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.1 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,020, and the median income for a family was $41,946. Males had a median income of $33,610 versus $25,739 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,382. About 10.9% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.