As of the census of 2000, there were 3,867 people, 1,682 households, and 1,005 families residing in the city. The population density was 401.4/km sq (1,039.0/mi sq). There were 1,931 housing units at an average density of 200.4/km sq (518.8/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 96.53% White, 0.21% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.78% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.08% of the population. There were 1,682 households out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.79. In the city the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 12.5% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males. The median income for a household in the city was $24,535, and the median income for a family was $30,433. Males had a median income of $20,748 versus $18,274 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,716. About 10.6% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 7.8% of those age 65 or over. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollister%2C_Missouri