2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 7,976 people, 3,379 households, and 2,331 families residing in the county. The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 7,992. The population density was . There were 3,959 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 92.75% White, 1.44% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 4.99% from two or more races. 1.35% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census As of the census of 2000 there were 7976 people 3379 households and 2331 families residing in the county The 2005 Census Estimate placed the population at 7992 The population density was  There were 3959 housing units at an average density of  The racial makeup of the county was 9275% White 144% Black or African American 033% Native American 014% Asian 011% Pacific Islander 024% from other races and 499% from two or more races 135% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race