As of the census of 2000, 23,857 people, 9,283 households, and 6,869 families resided in the county. The population density was . The 10,871 housing units averaged . The racial makeup of the county was 87.00% White, 2.41% Black or African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 6.66% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. About 14.70% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the census of 2000, 23,857 people, 9,283 households, and 6,869 families resided in the county. The population density was . The 10,871 housing units averaged . The racial makeup of the county was 87.00% White, 2.41% Black or African American, 1.35% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 666% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. About 14.70% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.