as of the census of 2000, there were 59,209 people, 22,097 households, and 16,727 families residing in the county. the population density was 143 people per square mile (55/km²). there were 23,319 housing units at an average density of 56/square mile (22/km²). the racial makeup of the county was 94.99% white, 2.62% black or african american, 0.16% native american, 0.66% asian, 0.02% pacific islander, 0.56% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 1.70% of the population were hispanic or latino of any race.