As of the census of 2000, there were 957 people, 326 households, and 222 families residing in the town. The population density was 176.1 people per square mile (67.9/km). There were 357 housing units at an average density of 65.7/sq mi (25.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 19.44% White, 78.79% Black or African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.94% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. 2.93% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.