As of the census of 2000, there were 2,663 people, 963 households, and 727 families residing in the town. The population density was 863.1 people per square mile (332.7/km). There were 1,041 housing units at an average density of 337.4 per square mile (130.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 78.90% White, 18.59% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.60% from other races, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.