As of the census of 2000, there were 1,965 people, 854 households, and 519 families residing in the city. The population density was 271.5 people per square mile (104.8/km²). There were 975 housing units at an average density of 134.7/sq mi (52.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.74% White, 25.29% Black or African American, 0.10% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 0.66% from two or more races. 2.70% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 854 households out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,469, and the median income for a family was $33,583. Males had a median income of $24,715 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,927. About 12.2% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 23.4% of those age 65 or over.