as of the census of 2000, there were 35,318 people, 12,663 households, and 9,547 families living in the city. the population density was 2,851.1 people per square mile (1,100.6/km²). there were 13,143 housing units at an average density of 1,061.0 per square mile (409.6/km²). the racial makeup of the city was 93.54% white, 3.20% african american, 0.13% native american, 1.55% asian, 0.03% pacific islander, 0.36% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.