As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 35,226 people, 13,436 households, and 8,894 families in the county. The population density was . There were 14,432 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 91.35% White, 0.94% Black or African American, 1.19% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 5.06% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. 8.64% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the 2000 United States Census there were 35226 people 13436 households and 8894 families in the county The population density was  There were 14432 housing units at an average density of  The racial makeup of the county was 9135% White 094% Black or African American 119% Native American 040% Asian 003% Pacific Islander 506% from other races and 103% from two or more races 864% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race