In 1855 there were six schoolhouses with 276 students, and a total of 824 inhabitants.
In the town, the population was spread out with 25.4% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older.