As of the census of 2000, there were 5,149 people, 850 households, and 584 families residing in the town. The population density was 87.0 people per square mile (33.6/km2). There were 1,253 housing units at an average density of 21.2 per square mile (8.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 56.30% White, 32.34% Black or African American, 0.54% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 8.95% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 15.87% of the population.