As of the census of 2000, there were 2,659 people, 1,137 households, and 770 families residing in the town. The population density was 654.0 people per square mile (252.2/km2). There were 1,224 housing units at an average density of 301.1 per square mile (116.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 91.69% White, 6.09% African American, 0.26% Asian, 0.11% Native American, 0.90% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.