As of the census of 2000, there were 2,313 people, 992 households, and 498 families living in the town. The population density was 1,843.2 people per square mile (714.4/km2). There were 1,117 housing units at an average density of 890.1 per square mile (345.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 34.59% White, 62.86% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.48% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.