As of the census of 2000, there were 6,759 people, 2,620 households, and 1,823 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,892 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.96% White, 0.49% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.
as of the census of 2000 there were 6759 people 2620 households and 1823 families residing in the town the population density was  there were 2892 housing units at an average density of  the racial makeup of the town was 9796% white 049% african american 030% native american 038% asian 003% pacific islander 034% from other races and 050% from two or more races hispanic or latino of any race were 084% of the population