As of the census of 2000, there were 5,702 people, 1,940 households, and 1,672 families residing in the town. The population density was 569.3 people per square mile (219.7/km). There were 1,983 housing units at an average density of 198.0 per square mile (76.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.91% White, 0.19% African American, 0.14% Native American, 1.00% Asian, 0.14% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.