As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 16,481 people, 6,512 households, and 4,310 families residing in the county.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.80% under the age of 18, 6.20% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 13.70% who were 65 years of age or older.