as of the census of 2000, there were 4,622 people, 1,936 households, and 1,217 families living in the town. the population density was 1,994.5 people per square mile (769.2/km²). there were 2,067 housing units at an average density of 892.0 per square mile (344.0/km²). the racial makeup of the town was 47.64% white, 49.52% african american, 0.17% native american, 0.19% asian, 0.04% pacific islander, 1.32% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 2.21% of the population.