As of the census of 2000, there were 62,220 people, 25,202 households, and 11,189 families residing in the city. The population density was 994.3/km sq (2,575.0/mi sq). There were 26,083 housing units at an average density of 416.8/km sq (1,079.4/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 87.33% White, 3.75% African American, 0.31% Native American, 5.64% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.95% of the population. There were 25,202 households out of which 21.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.2% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 2% are households with same-sex couples (2000 U.S. Census), 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 55.6% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.1% 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 2.90. In the city the population was spread out with 16.2% under the age of 18, 32.8% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.3 males. Iowa City is largely a university town. The population nearly doubles during the months when the University of Iowa is in session. The median income for a household in the city was $34,977, and the median income for a family was $57,568. Males had a median income of $35,435 versus $28,981 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,269. About 2.7% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 3.0% of those age 65 or over. Iowa City is tied with Stamford, Connecticut, for the US metropolitan area with the highest percentage of the adult population holding a bachelor's degree or higher; 44 percent of adults hold a degree. (US Dept of Commerce @ www.census.gov) Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa_City%2C_Iowa