As of the census of 2000, there were 1,977 people, 735 households, and 554 families residing in the town. The population density was 41.2 people per square mile (15.9/km2). There were 833 housing units at an average density of 17.4 per square mile (6.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 96.71% White, 0.76% African American, 0.86% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.