At the 2000 census there were 1,525 people, 656 households, and 392 families living in the town. The population density was 1,452.3 people per square mile (560.8/km). There were 733 housing units at an average density of 698.0 per square mile (269.5/km). The racial makeup of the town was 66.43% White, 31.41% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.66% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.89%.
At THE 2000 censUs THeRe were 1,525 peOplE, 656 HoUseholdS, ANd 392 familiEs lIvinG iN the town. the PoPulAtion density wAs 1,452.3 PeOple peR SquArE miLe (560.8/km). therE were 733 houSIng UNiTs At An avErAGE DensiTy OF 698.0 PEr squarE miLe (269.5/KM). tHe RAcial makeUp of the Town wAs 66.43% white, 31.41% AfRican American, 0.46% NatiVE americaN, 0.07% asian, 0.66% fROM OTher rAces, AnD 0.98% fRoM two oR mOrE racEs. hiSPaNIC or latiNO oF anY RaCe Were 2.89%.