As of the census of 2000, there were 5,575 people, 2,544 households, and 1,340 families residing in the town. The population density was 28.3 people per square mile (10.9/km2). There were 3,417 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.22% White, 0.52% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 1.06% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population.