As of the census of 2000, there were 988 people, 338 households, and 228 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,209.1 people per square mile (465.2/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 446.7 per square mile (171.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 61.23% White, 27.43% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 9.62% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 16.80% of the population.