As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 16,496 people, 6,013 households, and 4,215 families in the county. The population density was . There were 6,428 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 98.05% White, 0.28% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.40% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. 1.09% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
as of the 2000 united states census there were 16496 people 6013 households and 4215 families in the county the population density was  there were 6428 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the county was 9805% white 028% black or african american 021% native american 029% asian 005% pacific islander 040% from other races and 072% from two or more races 109% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race