2010 census

As of the census^[13] of 2010, 3,718 people, 1,441 households, and 901 families were living in the city. The population density was 678.5 inhabitants per square mile (262.0/km²). Th 1,591 housing units had an average density of 290.3/sq mi (112.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.7% of the population.

Of the 1,441 households, 36.8% had children under 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were not families. About 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years; 28.1% of residents were under 18; 10.2% were between 18 and 24; 26.2% were 25 to 44; 21.8% were 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census^[4] of 2000, 2,779 people, 1,149 households, and 708 families resided in the city. The population density was 795.3 people/sq mi (307.4/km²). The 1,283 housing units had an average density of 367.2/sq mi (141.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 0.18% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

Of the 1,149 households, 34.2% had children under 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were not families. About 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65or older. The average household size was 2.35, and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the age distribution was 27.6% under 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,649, and for a family was $29,342. Males had a median income of $25,156 versus $20,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,040. About 15.2% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.