As of the census of 2000, there were 18,118 people, 6,308 households, and 4,535 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 7,459 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 87.29% White, 6.37% African American, 0.44% Native American, 2.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.59% of the population.
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,118 people, 6,308 households, and 4,535 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 7459 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 87.29% White, 6.37% African American, 0.44% Native American, 2.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.21% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.59% of the population.