As of the census of 2000, 48,073 people, 17,805 households, and 13,638 families resided in the county. The population density was 54 people per square mile (21/km2). The 19,836 housing units averaged 22 per square mile (9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 90.86% White, 6.91% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. About 2.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.