2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 897,472 people, 338,366 households, and 228,735 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 362,954 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 48.56% Black, or African American, 47.34% White, 0.20% Native American, 1.64% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 2.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 897,472 people, 338,366 households, and 228,735 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 362,954 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 48.56% Black, or African American, 47.34% White, 0.20% Native. American, 1.64% Asian, 004% Pacific Islander, 1.20% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. 2.60% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.