As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 8,526 people, 3,264 households, and 2,268 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older.