As of the census of 2000, there were 1,774 people, 685 households, and 493 families residing in the town. The population density was 31.5 people per square mile (12.2/km2). There were 858 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.31% White, 0.73% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.