As of the census of 2000, there were 3,183 people, 1,234 households, and 874 families residing in the town. The population density was 70.9 people per square mile (27.4/km2). There were 1,383 housing units at an average density of 30.8 per square mile (11.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.55% White, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.