As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 12,584 people, 4,927 households, and 3,517 families in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 5,345 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.85% White, 1.34% Asian, 0.37% Native American, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.33% Black or African American, 0.24% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.26% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.