Trinity County is a county located in northwestern California, along the Trinity River and among the Klamath Mountains. As of 2000 its population was 13,022. Its county seat is Weaverville. There are no incorporated cities in Trinity County. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 8,307 km² (3,208 mi²). 8,233 km² (3,179 mi²) of it is land and 75 km² (29 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.90% water. The county contains a singificant portion of Shasta-Trinity National Forest, home to the Trinity Alps. The county hosts many visitors, especially during summer months, for camping, backpacking, and fishing. As of the census2 of 2000, there were 13,022 people, 5,587 households, and 3,625 families residing in the county. The population density was 2/km² (4/mi²). There were 7,980 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (2/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.87% White, 0.45% Black or African American, 4.85% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.88% from other races, and 4.38% from two or more races. 3.97% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.