As of the census of 2000, there were 9,181 people, 3,282 households, and 2,159 families living in the county. The population density was . There were 4,439 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 86.35% White, 4.14% Black or African American, 3.29% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.24% Pacific Islander, 3.09% from other races, and 2.10% from two or more races. 10.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
