As of the census of 2000, there were 2,409 people, 909 households, and 695 families residing in the town. The population density was 77.4 people per square mile (29.9/km2). There were 997 housing units at an average density of 32.0 per square mile (12.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.72% White, 1.08% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.12% from other races, and 0.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.25% of the population.