2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 21,609 people, 7,314 households, and 5,229 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 8,439 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 78.66% Black or African American, 20.47% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 21,609 people, 7,314 households, and 5,229 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 8,439 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 78.66% Black or African American, 20.47% White, 0.12% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.07% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. 0.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.