As of the census of 2000, there were 15,771 people, 5,882 households, and 4,282 families living in the county. The population density was 69 people per square mile (27/km2). There were 6,558 housing units at an average density of 29 per square mile (11/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 67.93% White, 29.09% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.53% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. 3.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.