As of the census of 2000, there were 946 people, 402 households, and 270 families residing in
the town. The population density was 7.6/km2 (19.7/mi2). There were 797 housing units at an
average density of 6.4/km2 (16.6/mi2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.36% White, 0.53%
African American, 0.63% Native American, 0.53% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more
races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.11% of the population.
There were 402 households out of which 20.6% had children under the age of 18
living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female
householder with no husband present, and 32.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households
were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or
older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.77.
In the town the population was spread out with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to
24, 23.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older.
The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females there were 109.3 males. For every 100
females age 18 and over, there were 111.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $27,800, and the median income for a
family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $31,583 versus $21,806 for females.
The per capita income for the town was $14,629. About 6.9% of families and 13.1% of
the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 5.5%
of those age 65 or over.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 124.6 km2
(48.1 mi2). 124.6 km2 (48.1 mi2) of it is land and 0.02% is water.
Total 48.1 sq mi (124.6 km2)
Land 48.1 sq mi (124.6 km2)
Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation GR3 1,001 ft (305 m)
Coordinates: 44o6'26"N 89o47'57"W
