As of the census of 2000, there were 3,566 people, 1,426 households, and 902 families residing in the town. The population density was 2,525.0 people per square mile (976.5/km). There were 1,580 housing units at an average density of 1,118.7 per square mile (432.7/km). The racial makeup of the town was 60.96% White, 37.75% African American, 0.22% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.93% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.73% of the population.