As of the census of 2000, there were 21,967 people, 8,106 households, and 6,120 families living in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km2). There were 9,086 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile (6/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 68.69% White, 29.57% Black or African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.61% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.