As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 79,258 people, 30,980 households, and 20,539 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 21.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older.