As of the census of 2000, there were 8,566 people, 3,251 households, and 2,347 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,590 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.79% White, 0.39% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.75% 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 8,566 people, 3,251 households, and 2,347 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3590 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.79% White, 0.39% African American, 0.68% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.84% of the population.