[15] As of the census[21] of 2000, there were 4,077 people, 1,515 households, and 1,145 families residing in the county.

The racial makeup of the county was 45.28% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 2.27% from other races, and 1.62% from two or more races.

22.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

In 2016, it gave 76% of its vote to Republican candidate Donald Trump.

In fact, in 1916, the Democratic candidate received 10 times as many votes as the Republican.

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