As of the census of 2000, there were 1,896 people, 598 households, and 367 families living in the town. The population density was 611.0 people per square mile (236.1/km2). There were 646 housing units at an average density of 208.2 per square mile (80.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 70.78% White, 26.00% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.48% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.84% of the population.