(2,327.4/mi²). There were 271,552 housing units at an average density of 375.4/km² (972.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 61.41% African American , 34.41% White , 1.46% Asian , 0.19% Native American , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.45% from other races , and 1.04% from two or more races. 2.97%