As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 5,794 people, 2,168 households, and 1,543 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older.