As of the census[REF] of 2000, there were 34,243 people, 11,911 households, and 9,707 families residing in the town.
In the town, the population was spread out with 26.0% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older.