As of the census of 2000, there were 4,486 people, 1,708 households, and 1,298 families living in the town. The population density was 175.0 people per square mile (67.6/km). There were 1,843 housing units at an average density of 71.9 per square mile (27.8/km). The racial makeup of the town was 98.28% White, 0.11% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.