As of the 2000 census,[REF] there were 6,248 people, 2,127 households, and 1,786 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 39.3% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 4.5% who were 65 years of age or older.