2000 census As of the census of 2000, 59,482 people, 21,527 households, and 16,059 families resided in the county. The population density was . There were 23,176 housing units at an average density of . The county's racial makeup was 94.94% White, 1.38% Black or African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.66% from other races, and 1.69% two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.
2000 census As of the census of 2000 59482 people 21527 households and 16059 families resided in the county The population density was  There were 23176 housing units at an average density of  The county's racial makeup was 9494% White 138% Black or African American 091% Native American 040% Asian 003% Pacific Islander 066% from other races and 169% two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 225% of the population