As of the census of 2000, there were 52,647 people, 20,188 households, and 14,918 families living in the county. The population density was 72 people per square mile (28/km2). There were 22,683 housing units at an average density of 31 per square mile (12/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 71.61% White, 26.29% Black or African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.62% from other races, and 0.84% from two or more races. 1.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.