As of the census of 2000, there were 1,775 people, 686 households, and 478 families residing in the town. The population density was 935.6 people per square mile (360.7/km2). There were 799 housing units at an average density of 421.1 per square mile (162.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 70.48% White, 27.27% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.