As of the census of 2000, there were 5,445 people, 2,331 households, and 1,314 families residing in the city. The population density was 7,630.4 people per square mile (2,961.0/km²). There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 3,396.9/sq mi (1,318.2/km²).
There were 2,203 households out of which 59% had children under the age of 18 living with them,14% were married couples living together, 45% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41% were non-families. 60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.5 and the average family size was 5.5.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.1% under the age of 18, 22.5% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 4.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.