As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 6,125 people, 2,426 households, and 1,674 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 2,791 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 69.6% white, 28.1% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 14.2% were American, and 5.2% were Irish.