At the 2000 census, there were 2,303 people, 908 households, and 640 families residing in the town. The population density was 731.9 people per square mile (282.3/km2). There were 1,042 housing units at an average density of 331.2 per square mile (127.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 45.25% White, 52.67% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.52% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.