2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 7,898 people, 3,122 households, and 2,126 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 3,375 housing units at an average density of . The racial composition of the town was: 70.63% White, 24.40% Black or African American, 7.38% Hispanic or Latino American, 0.48% Asian American, 0.41% Native American, 0.02% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 2.94% some other race, and 1.15% two or more races.
2000 census As of the census of 2000 there were 7898 people 3122 households and 2126 families residing in the town The population density was  There were 3375 housing units at an average density of  The racial composition of the town was 7063% White 2440% Black or African American 738% Hispanic or Latino American 048% Asian American 041% Native American 002% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 294% some other race and 115% two or more races