As of the census of 2000, there were 1,248 people, 456 households, and 340 families residing in the town. The population density was 45.9 people per square mile (17.7/km2). There were 541 housing units at an average density of 19.9 per square mile (7.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.84% White, 0.02% African American, 0.72% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.64% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.