As of the 2010 census, there were 6,161 people, 2,642 households, and 1,658 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 3,155 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 64.4% white, 32.4% black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 15.1% were German, 6.8% were Irish, 6.6% were English, and 6.6% were American.