As of the 2000 census, there were 8,493 people, 3,388 households, and 2,219 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,563 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 94.24% White, 1.39% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.50% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.10% of the population.
