As of the census of 2000, there were 1,082 people, 428 households, and 278 families residing in the town. The population density was 545.9 people per square mile (211.0/km2). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 241.7 per square mile (93.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 79.94% White, 17.84% African American, 0.65% Native American, 1.20% from other races, and 0.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of the population.