As of the census of 2000, there were 1,098 people, 412 households, and 315 families residing in the town. The population density was 284.0 people per square mile (109.5/km). There were 457 housing units at an average density of 118.2 per square mile (45.6/km). The racial makeup of the town was 74.95% White, 23.59% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.18% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.