As of the census of 2000, there were 62,001 people, 21,997 households, and 17,113 families living in the county. The population density was 224 people per square mile (87/km2). There were 23,033 housing units at an average density of 83 per square mile (32/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 55.27% White, 45.21% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.