2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 48,152 people, 19,518 households, and 13,584 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 21,059 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 78.66% White, 19.72% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. 1.12% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census as of the census of 2000 there were 48152 people 19518 households and 13584 families residing in the county the population density was  there were 21059 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the county was 7866% white 1972% black or african american 020% native american 014% asian 002% pacific islander 050% from other races and 076% from two or more races 112% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race