As of the census of 2000, there were 45,943 people, 18,646 households, and 11,280 families residing in the city. The population density was 459.2/km sq (1,189.2/mi sq). There were 20,501 housing units at an average density of 204.9/km sq (530.7/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 72.86% White, 22.14% African American, 0.36% Native American, 1.22% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.74% of the population. There were 18,646 households out of which under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.5% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.91. In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $30,888, and the median income for a family was $38,190. Males had a median income of $29,739 versus $24,367 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,021. About 13.2% of families and 18.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.6% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. Major private sector employers in Ocala include: E-OneEmergency One (fire rescue vehicle manufacturer); Closet Maid (vinyl coated shelving manufacturer); Cingular Wireless (call center); KMart (distribution center); Mark IV (automotive hoses); Lockheed Martin (circuit boards); Signature Brands (cake decoration manufacturer/Hero); http://www.taylorbean.com Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. (wholesale lender); and http://www.ontopoftheworldcommunities.com On Top of the World Communities Inc. (an Active Adult Retirement Community). Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocala%2C_Florida