As of the census of 2000, there were 83,382 people, 32,785 households, and 22,916 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 37,855 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.40% White, 1.49% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.9% were of German, 13.6% American, 10.2% English, 9.9% Irish, 9.1% Italian and 6.0% Polish ancestry.
As of the census of 2.000, there were 83,382 people, 32,785 households, and 22,916 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 37,855 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.40% W.hite, 1.49% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 026% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 046% from two or more races. 0.56% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.9% were of German, 13.6% American, 10.2% English, 9.9% Irish, 9.1% Italian and 6.0% Polish ancestry.