2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 39,188 people, 15,105 households, and 10,664 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 16,140 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.51% White, 0.72% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.19% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 2.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 43.6% were of German, 17.7% American, 8.1% English and 5.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.
2000 census As of the census of 2000 there were 39,188 peopl?e, 15,105 households, and 10,664 fa.milies living in the county. The population density was . There were 16,140 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 96.51% White, 0.72% Black or African American, .0.23% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 1.19,% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. 2.68% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 43.6% were of German, 17.7% American, 8.1% Engl:ish and 5.8% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000.