As of the census of 2000, there were 1,737 people, 647 households, and 500 families residing in the town. The population density was 61.8 people per square mile (23.9/km2). There were 671 housing units at an average density of 23.9 per square mile (9.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.79% White, 0.17% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.