as of the census of 2000, there were 2,793 people, 976 households, and 578 families residing in the city. the population density was 1,253.6 people per square mile (483.6/km²). there were 1,133 housing units at an average density of 508.5 per square mile (196.2/km²). the racial makeup of the city was 79.16% white, 18.33% african-american, 0.47% native american, 0.21% asian, 0.04% pacific islander, 0.47% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.