As of the census of 2000, there were 25,441 people, 9,948 households, and 7,162 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older.