As of the census of 2000, there were 3,162 people, 1,394 households, and 769 families residing in the town. The population density was 905.2 people per square mile (349.8/km). There were 1,521 housing units at an average density of 435.4 per square mile (168.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 92.66% White, 1.96% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 3.29% from other races, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.70% of the population.