As of the census of 2000, there were 12,495 people, 4,461 households, and 3,457 families living in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile (15/km2). There were 4,872 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 72.85% White, 23.80% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.81% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 2.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.