2000 As of the census of 2000, there were 18,097 people, 6,705 households, and 5,042 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 8,123 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 64.98% White(non-Hispanic), 26.89% Black or African American, 7.12% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 As of the census of 2000, there were 18,097 people, 6,705 households, and 5,042 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 8,123 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 64.98% White(non-Hispanic), 26.89% Black or African American, 7.12% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 005% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 1.1% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.