As of the census of 2000, there were 22,243 people, 7,934 households, and 5,799 families living in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile (10/km2). There were 8,842 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile (4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 51.0% Black or African American, 46.9% White, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. 1.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.