In 2000, there were 49,644 people, 18,756 households, and 13,222 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 20,789 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 54.97% White, 43.19% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In 2000, there were 49644 people, 18,756 households, and 13,222 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 20,789 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 54.97% White, 43.19% Black or African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.62% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 1.04% of the population were Hispanic or Lat,ino of any race.