2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 12,183 people, 4,519 households, and 3,316 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 5,133 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 93.91% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.56% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 12.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 12,183 people, 4,519 ho.useholds, and 3,316 families residing in the county. Th.e population density was . There were 5,133 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 93.91% W.hite, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.56% from oth.er races, and 0.88% from two or more races. 12.62% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.