As of the census of 2000, there were 18,419 people, 6,277 households, and 4,312 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 41.99% White, 56.85% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,419 people, 6,277 households, and 4,312 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 7,541 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 41.99% White, 56.85% Black or African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. 125% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.