As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 19,797 people, 7,558 households, and 5,419 families residing in the county.
In the county, the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 27.30% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older.