As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 66,533 persons, 26,819 households, and 17,754 families residing in the county.
In the county, the population was distributed as follows: 26.00% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 23.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.70% who were 65 years of age or older.