As of the census of 2000,[3] there were 9,077 people, 3,457 households, and 2,416 families residing in the central CDP of the town.

The population density was 2,413.3 inhabitants per square mile (931.8/km2).

The racial makeup of the town was 85.76% White, 6.10% African American, 0.15% Native American, 1.41% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 4.68% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races.

24.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.3% are under the age of 18 and 8.5% are 65 or older.