as of the census of 2000, there were 8,193 people, 3,332 households, and 2,242 families living in the city. the population density was 1,619.8 people per square mile (625.2/km²). there were 3,559 housing units at an average density of 703.6 per square mile (271.6/km²). the racial makeup of the city was 97.77% white, 0.27% african american, 0.15% native american, 0.27% asian, 0.82% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 2.56% of the population.