As of the census of 2000, there were 22,534 people, 8,248 households, and 6,012 families living in the county. The population density was 45 people per square mile (17/km2). There were 9,211 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile (7/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 58.9% White, 40.4% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Of the population 0.85% were Hispanic or Latino of any race.