As of the census of 2000, there were 23,403 people, 9,795 households, and 7,023 families living in the county. The population density was 44 people per square mile (17/km2). There were 11,355 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile (8/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.51% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.15% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.