Historical Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1820 | 1,264 |
| 1830 | 1,468 |
| 1840 | 2,052 |
| 1850 | 2,949 |
| 1860 | 4,190 |
| 1870 | 5,086 |
| 1880 | 5,276 |
| 1890 | 8,676 |
| 1900 | 12,336 |
| 1910 | 12,318 |
| 1920 | 10,594 |
| 1930 | 13,314 |
| 1940 | 14,497 |
| 1950 | 14,003 |
| 1960 | 13,246 |
| 1970 | 12,726 |
| 1980 | 15,565 |
| 1990 | 15,744 |
| 2000 | 17,419 |
| 2010 | 18,236 |

