As of the census of 2000, there were 76,627 people, 26,691 households, and 20,792 families living in the parish. The population density was 263 people per square mile (101/km2). There were 29,172 housing units at an average density of 100 per square mile (39/km2). The racial makeup of the parish was 77.39% White, 20.28% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. 2.46% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 94.46% of the population spoke only English at home, while 2.76% spoke French or Cajun French, and 2.41% spoke Spanish.