As of the census of 2000, there were 7,609 people, 2,717 households, and 1,980 families living in the county. The population density was 22 people per square mile (9/km2). There were 3,171 housing units at an average density of 9 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 66.79% White, 19.61% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 12.03% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. 16.95% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.