As of the census of 2000, there were 23,830 people, 9,201 households, and 6,514 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 10,497 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 81.72% White, 0.14% Black or African American, 11.23% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.26% from other races, and 2.38% from two or more races. 9.50% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
as of the census of 2000 there were 23830 people 9201 households and 6514 families residing in the county the population density was  there were 10497 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the county was 8172% white 014% black or african american 1123% native american 020% asian 006% pacific islander 426% from other races and 238% from two or more races 950% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race