As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 92.55% White, 5.96% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.0% were of German, 17.4% Italian, 9.9% Irish, 6.5% English, 6.4% Polish and 5.8% American ancestry.
As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 77,765 hous.ing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 92.55% Wh.ite, 5.96% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races. 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.0% were of German, 17.4% Italia?n, 9.9% Irish, 6.5% English, 6.4% Polish and 5.8% American ancestry.