As of the census of 2000, there were 7,835 people, 3,030 households, and 2,172 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,256 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 9.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,835 people 3,030 households, and 2,172 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,256 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.2% Black or A,frican American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.6% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. 9.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.