As of the census of 2000, there were 6,383 people, 2,487 households, and 1,765 families living in the county. The population density was 9/km2 (23/mi2). There were 2,770 housing units at an average density of 4/km2 (10/mi2). The racial makeup of the county was 70.26% White, 28.90% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.