As of the census of 2000, there were 1,283 people, 443 households, and 322 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,809.7 inhabitants per square mile (697.7/km2). There were 490 housing units at an average density of 691.2 per square mile (266.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 14.58% White (of which 12.2% were Non-Hispanic White,) 76.70% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 6.16% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.12% of the population.