As of the census of 2000, there were 1,974 people, 686 households, and 515 families residing in the town. The population density was 42.4 people per square mile (16.4/km2). There were 779 housing units at an average density of 16.7 per square mile (6.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.77% White, 0.46% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.05% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.