As of the census of 2000, there were 5,651 people, 2,247 households, and 1,611 families residing in the town. The population density was 182.5 people per square mile (70.5/km2). There were 2,469 housing units at an average density of 79.7 per square mile (30.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.75% White, 0.60% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.16% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.