As of the census of 2000, there were 6,091 people, 2,322 households, and 1,688 families residing in the town. The population density was 162.1 people per square mile (62.6/km2). There were 2,513 housing units at an average density of 66.9 per square mile (25.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.70% White, 0.38% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.