As of the census of 2000, there were 8,673 people, 3,371 households, and 2,420 families residing in the county. The population density was . There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.45% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,673 people, 3,371 households, and 2,420 families residing in the county. The population density was  There were 3,852 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 97.45% White, 0.21% Black or African American, .0.58% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.