As of the census of 2000, there were 1,285 people, 518 households, and 349 families residing in the town. The population density was 583.7 people per square mile (225.5/km). There were 577 housing units at an average density of 262.1/sq mi (101.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 49.34% White, 49.34% Black or African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.70% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. 2.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.