As of the census of 2000, there were 4,622 people, 1,936 households, and 1,217 families living in the town. The population density was 1,994.5 people per square mile (769.2/km²). There were 2,067 housing units at an average density of 892.0 per square mile (344.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 47.64% White, 49.52% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.32% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.