As of the census of 2000, there were 2,092 people and 804 households residing in the town. The population density was 779.7 people per square mile (301.4/km2). There were 928 housing units at an average density of 345.9 per square mile (133.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 51.19% White, 47.22% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.