In the older 2000 census, there were 660 people, 293 households and 198 families residing in the town. The population density was 25.9 people per square mile (10.0/km2). There were 903 housing units at an average density of 35.4 per square mile (13.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.79% White, 0.30% Asian, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.15% of the population. 24.9% were of German, 15.3% Norwegian, 12.3% English, 9.1% Danish, 8.8% Irish and 6.1% Icelandic ancestry according to Census 2000.
