As of the census of 2000, there were 3,493 people, 1,320 households, and 893 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,233.0 people per square mile (476.6/km). There were 1,458 housing units at an average density of 514.7 per square mile (198.9/km). The racial makeup of the town was 38.19% White, 49.16% African American, 8.65% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 2.32% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.66% of the population.