As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 8,804 people, 3,235 households, and 2,355 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older.