As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 25,370 people, 8,850 households, and 6,717 families residing in the county.
As of 2000, the county's population was spread out with 27.10% under the age of 18, 11.70% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.40% who were 65 years of age or older.