As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 5,517 people, 2,167 households, and 1,482 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older.