Demographics
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 3,008 |
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| 1880 | 7,295 | 142.5% | |
| 1890 | 14,445 | 98.0% | |
| 1900 | 20,686 | 43.2% | |
| 1910 | 26,425 | 27.7% | |
| 1920 | 38,500 | 45.7% | |
| 1930 | 52,848 | 37.3% | |
| 1940 | 55,982 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 84,706 | 51.3% | |
| 1960 | 97,808 | 15.5% | |
| 1970 | 95,326 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 101,261 | 6.2% | |
| 1990 | 103,590 | 2.3% | |
| 2000 | 113,726 | 9.8% | |
| 2010 | 124,805 | 9.7% | |
As of the census of 2000, there were 113,726 people in the city, organized into 42,279 households and 24,775 families. The population density was recorded as 1,350.6 people per square mile (521.5/km2), with 45,819 housing units at an average density of 544.2 per square mile (210.1/km2). The 2000 racial makeup of the city was 60.78% White, 22.65% African American, 1.38% Asian, 0.51% Native American, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 12.38% from other races, and 2.26% from two or more races. 23.64% of the population being Hispanic or Latino of any race. Non-Hispanic Whites were 45.8% of the population in 2010, down from 66.6% in 1980.
The census recorded 42,279 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.4% having married couples living together, 16.2% having a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% as non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.9% had someone living alone at 65 years of age or older. The average household size was calculated as 2.49 and the average family size 3.19.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 20.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 16.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 28 years. For every 100 females there are 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,264, and the median income for a family is $33,919. Males have a median income of $26,902 versus $21,159 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,584. 26.3% of the population and 19.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.9% of those under the age of 18 and 13.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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