As of the census of 2000, there were 4,418 people, 1,655 households, and 1,193 families residing in the town. The population density was 741.3 people per square mile (286.2/km). There were 1,825 housing units at an average density of 306.2 per square mile (118.2/km). The racial makeup of the town was 86.65% White, 8.26% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.72% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 3.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.45% of the population.