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As of the census of 2000, there were 84, 278 people, 30, 555 households, and 21, 510 families residing in the county.

The population density was 95 people per square mile ( 37 / km² ).

There were 34, 350 housing units at an average density of 39 per square mile ( 15 / km² ).

The racial makeup of the county was 49. 58 % Black or African American, 48. 46 % White, 0. 24 % Native American, 0. 66 % Asian, 0. 04 % Pacific Islander, 0. 26 % from other races, and 0. 76 % from two or more races.

0. 96 % of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

By comparison, the county had 15, 714 residents in 1870, 20 % of whom were White.