At the 2000 census, there were 1,002 people, 389 households and 255 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,326.8 per square mile (509.0/km). There were 483 housing units at an average density of 639.6 per square mile (245.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 40.82% White, 55.89% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.30% Pacific Islander, 1.40% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.