As of the census of 2000, there were 4,799 people, 1,737 households, and 1,186 families living in the city. The population density was 727.8 people per square mile (281.2/km2). There were 2,024 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 48.61% White, 49.66% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.75% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 1.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.