 There were 7,340 housing units at an average density of .The racial makeup of the county was 53.9% white, 42.6% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 1.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races.Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.0% of the population.