As of the census of 2000, there were 43,182 people, 17,463 households, and 12,590 families residing in the county. The population density was 19/km2 (49/mi2). There were 19,854 housing units at an average density of 9/km2 (23/mi2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.37% White, 2.20% Black or African American, 4.92% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.44% from other races, and 2.74% from two or more races. 3.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.