2000 Census As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 250,291 people, 99,187 households, and 60,702 families in the county. The population density was . There were 104,217 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 90.07% White, 2.82% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 2.86% Asian American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. 3.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 39.1% were of German, 7.9% English and 7.8% Irish ancestry.
2000 Census As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 250,291 people 99187 households, and 60,702 families in the county. The population density was . There were 104,217 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 90.07% White, 2.82% Black or African American, 0.64% Native American, 2.86% Asian American, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. 3.37% of the population were Hispanic ,or Latino of any race 39.1% were of German, 79% English and 7.8% Irish ancestry.