As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 30,496 people, 11,700 households, and 9,114 families residing in the county.
In the county, the population was spread out with 23.40% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 28.90% from 25 to 44, 28.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.20% who were 65 years of age or older.