as of the census of 2000, there were 13,792 people, 5,367 households, and 3,966 families residing in the county. the population density was 39 people per square mile (15/km²). there were 6,120 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile (7/km²). the racial makeup of the county was 97.33% white, 1.41% black or african-american, 0.14% native american, 0.17% asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race.