As of the census of 2000, there were 1,760 people, 636 households, and 499 families residing in the town. The population density was 48.8 people per square mile (18.8/km2). There were 665 housing units at an average density of 18.4 per square mile (7.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.05% White, 0.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.17% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.40% of the population.