As of the census of 2000, there were 5,420 people, 2,005 households, and 1,337 families residing in the town. The population density was 117.0 people per square mile (45.2/km2). There were 2,133 housing units at an average density of 46.0 per square mile (17.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 89.70% White, 7.01% African American, 0.44% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.