As of the census of 2000, there were 1,584 people, 634 households, and 438 families residing in the town. The population density was 26.9 people per square mile (10.4/km2). There were 996 housing units at an average density of 16.9 per square mile (6.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.17% White, 0.13% African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.