As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 8,375 people, 2,983 households, and 2,159 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 3,522 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 62.2% white, 17.3% black or African American, 0.6% American Indian, 0.3% Pacific islander, 0.3% Asian, 17.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 24.3% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 16.1% were English, 16.0% were Irish, and 7.5% were American.