As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 9,980 people, 3,347 households, and 2,271 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 4,120 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 63.1% white, 35.0% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 15.8% were American, 8.9% were Irish, and 6.8% were English.