As of the census of 2000, there were 14,155 people, 5,046 households, and 3,718 families living in the county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7/km2). There were 5,505 housing units at an average density of 8 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 87.59% White, 0.23% Black or African American, 0.84% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 8.24% from other races, and 2.80% from two or more races. 17.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.9% were of English, 13.7% German, 10.9% American and 6.6% Irish ancestry.