As of the census of 2000, there were 5,518 people, 1,358 households, and 957 families living in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (3/km2). There were 1,542 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 82.95% White, 7.05% Black or African American, 2.59% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.77% from other races, and 1.81% from two or more races. 22.54% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.