As of the 2000 census, there were 16,464 people, 4,241 households, and 4,780 families residing in the county. The population density was 26 people per square mile (10/km2). There were 6,960 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.55% White, 2.47% Black or African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.64% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 1.15% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.