As of the census of 2000, there were 41,521 people, 15,479 households, and 10,974 families residing in the city. The population density was 257.0/km sq (665.7/mi sq). There were 16,715 housing units at an average density of 103.5/km sq (268.0/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 60.75% White, 27.47% African American, 0.50% Native American, 0.88% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 8.23% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 2.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.52% of the population. There were 15,479 households out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.6% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 17.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.13. In the city the population was spread out with 26.7% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 89.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,963, and the median income for a family was $42,393. Males had a median income of $36,463 versus $24,754 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,057. About 12.0% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_City%2C_Texas