According to the 2000 census, there were 840 people, 326 households, and 202 families residing in the town. The population density was 383.8 people per square mile (148.1/km). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 166.8 per square mile (64.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 28.45% White, 71.07% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.12% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.