As of the census of 2000, there were 584 people, 213 households, and 146 families residing in the town. The population density was 595.1 people per square mile (230.1/km2). There were 247 housing units at an average density of 251.7 per square mile (97.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 49.66% White, 42.12% African American, 6.85% Native American, 0.68% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.