As of the census of 2000, there were 2,430 people, 1,051 households, and 649 families residing in the city. The population density was 661.2 people per square mile (255.0/km²). There were 1,176 housing units at an average density of 320.0/sq mi (123.4/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.27% White, 1.07% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 2.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population. Regardless of the small Asian population there are currently two Chinese restaurants. They do not have a fashion district, but they do have a WalMart.
There were 1,051 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 20.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 79.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $22,308, and the median income for a family was $28,239. Males had a median income of $20,104 versus $17,727 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,022. About 19.3% of families and 24.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 41.6% of those under age 18 and 19.8% of those age 65 or over.
The "Hill Top Mayor", is in charge of running the city every day. His job includes talking to citizens of the city and other government leaders to help solve problems, as well as making plans for the future of the city.