As of the census of 2000, there were 103,717 people, 40,938 households, and 24,480 families residing in Erie, Pennsylvania. The population density was 1,823.6 km2 (4,722.9 mi2). There were 44,971 housing units at an average density of 790.7 km2 (2,047.8 mi2). The racial makeup of the city was 80.6% White, 14.2% African American, less than 1% each of Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander, respectively. 1.9% from other races and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.4% of the population. Erie has long been declining in population due to the departure of many businesses and factories. The city has lost over 40,000 people since the early 1970s, allowing Allentown to claim the third largest spot.