As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 6,207 people, 2,234 households, and 1,717 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.6% who were 65 years of age or older.