As of the census of 2000, there were 1,821 people, 803 households, and 517 families residing in the town. The population density was 644.6 people per square mile (248.4/km2). There were 903 housing units at an average density of 319.6 per square mile (123.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 76.22% White, 21.47% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.37% of the population.