As of the census of 2000, there were 1,273 people, 499 households, and 346 families living in the town. The population density was 1,242.3 people per square mile (481.9/km2). There were 524 housing units at an average density of 511.4 per square mile (198.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 90.26% White, 8.09% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of the population.