As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 18,113 people, 6,990 households, and 4,844 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older.