2010 and 2020 census

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,476 people, 823 households, and 456 families residing in the town.^[10]

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,325 people, 758 households, and 448 families residing in the town.^[11]

2000 census

As of the census^[3] of 2000, there were 1,491 people in the town, organized into 670 households and 426 families. The population density was 408.2 inhabitants per square mile (157.6/km²). There were 803 housing units at an average density of 219.8 per square mile (84.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.73% White, 0.34% Asian, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races. 1.88% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

In 2000, there were 670 households, out of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together; 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present; and 36.3% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.70.

In 2000, in the town, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males.

In 2000, the median income for a household in the town was $24,432, and the median income for a family was $27,734. Males had a median income of $24,342 versus $20,278 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,098. 22.3% of the population and 18.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 35.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.6% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.