As of the census of 2000, there were 7,649 people, 2,886 households, and 2,132 families residing in the town. The population density was 134.5 people per square mile (51.9/km2). There were 3,281 housing units at an average density of 57.7 per square mile (22.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.11% White, 0.73% Black or African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.27% from other races, and 0.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.07% of the population.