As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 7,456 people, 2,714 households, and 2,103 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 26.3% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older.