as of the census of 2000, there were 7,925 people, 1,932 households, and 1,864 families residing in the cdp. the population density was 1,158.9 people per square mile (447.3/km²). there were 2,133 housing units at an average density of 311.9 sq mi (120.4/km²). the racial makeup of the base was 65.3% white, 22.8% african american, 0.6% native american, 3.2% asian, 0.1% pacific islander, 3.7% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 8.7% of the population.