As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 23,655 people, 7,881 households, and 5,834 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 9,357 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 69.9% white, 27.3% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 22.3% were American, 10.4% were Irish, 9.8% were English, and 6.8% were German.