According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 8,151 people, 3,121 households, and 2,184 families residing in the town. The population density was 162.5 people per square mile (62.7/km2). There were 3,404 housing units at an average density of 67.8 per square mile (26.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.61% White, 2.13% Black or African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.79% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.24% of the population.