As of the census of 2000, there were 8,560 people, 3,130 households, and 2,241 families living in the county. The population density was 28 people per square mile (11/km2). There were 3,634 housing units at an average density of 12 per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 62.44% White, 36.96% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.27% from two or more races. 0.91% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.