As of the census of 2000, there were 7,159 people, 2,548 households, and 2,046 families living in the town. The population density was 274.6 people per square mile (106.0/km). There were 2,945 housing units at an average density of 112.9 per square mile (43.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.76% White, 0.14% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.