As of the census of 2000, there were 26,499 people residing in the city, among 9,367 households and 6,463 families. The population density is 1,033.5/km sq (2,675.8/mi sq). There are 9,834 housing units at an average density of 383.5/km sq (993.0/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city is 86.39% White, 1.39% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.68% Black or African American, and 0.18% Pacific Islander. 14.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 7.26% identify themselves as from other races, and 2.86% from two or more races. There are 9,367 households out of which 35.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% are Marriagemarried couples living together, 10.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% are non-families. 23.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.66 and the average family size is 3.13. In the city, the population is spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 14.7% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $38,953, and the median income for a family is $44,013. Males have a median income of $33,517 versus $24,405 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,085. 12.9% of the population and 8.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The area is slightly conservative. In the 2004 presidential elections, George W. Bush won the city 57%-42%. Although recent trends have shown the city to be a "blue stateblue" city, the rest of the county is solidly "red statered".{{Factdate Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McMinnville%2C_Oregon