As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 16,361 people, 6,846 households, and 3,847 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 17.3% under the age of 18, 19.6% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older.