As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 7,500 people, 2,758 households, and 2,054 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older.