As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 141,615 people, 52,574 households, and 38,147 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 66.53% White, 28.17% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.74% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 2.92% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.64% of the population.
The median income for a household in the MSA was $38,860, and the median income for a family was $44,749. Males had a median income of $29,974 versus $23,170 for females. The per capita income for the MSA was $19,769.