As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 16,181 people, 6,649 households, and 4,281 families residing in the county.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.40% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 24.40% from 25 to 44, 29.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.80% who were 65 years of age or older.