As of the census of 2000, there were 19,181 people, 7,127 households, and 5,295 families living in the county. The population density was 42 people per square mile (16/km2). There were 8,543 housing units at an average density of 19 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 65.80% White, 29.99% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.29% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. 7.30% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.