As of the census of 2000, there were 1,558 people, 615 households, and 415 families residing in the town. The population density was 897.1 people per square mile (345.7/km). There were 700 housing units at an average density of 403.1 per square mile (155.3/km). The racial makeup of the town was 64.96% White, 30.87% African American, 1.60% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 1.09% from other races, and 0.71% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44% of the population.