As of the census of 2000, 17,943 people, 7,167 households, and 5,081 families resided in the county. The population density was . The 8,504 housing units averaged . The racial makeup of the county was 90.98% White, 1.21% Black, 0.64% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.28% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. About 10.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the census of 2000, 17,943 people, 7,167 households, and 5,081 families resided in the county. The population density was . The 8,504 housing units averaged . The racial makeup of the county was 90.98% White, 1.21% Black, 0.64% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 5.28% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. About 10.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.