As of the census of 2000, there were 8,565 people, 3,034 households, and 2,157 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,266 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 89.71% white, 5.5% African American, .33% Native American, .99% Asian, .06% Pacific Islander, 1.52% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.65% of the population.
As of the census of 2000 there were 8565 people 3034 households and 2157 families residing in the town The population density was  There were 3266 housing units at an average density of  The racial makeup of the town was 8971% white 55% African American 33% Native American 99% Asian 06% Pacific Islander 152% from other races and 189% from two or more races Hispanic or Latino of any race were 565% of the population