As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 37,535 people, 13,151 households, and 10,494 families living in the county. The population density was 78 people per square mile (30/km2). There were 14,169 housing units at an average density of 30 per square mile (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 84.66% White, or European Americans, 12.99% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. About 1.41% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.