As of the census of 2000, there were 27,597 people, 10,722 households, and 7,687 families living in the county. The population density was 85 people per square mile (33/km2). There were 11,616 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.58% White, 27.95% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 1.18% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.