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Dumas

Arkansas · 4,706 residents · 2.906 sq mi
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Dumas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,788. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,200. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,706
−10%since 2000
from 5,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,619 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,802 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+8%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Dumas
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,788
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,754 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,488
+61%since 2000
from $12,727 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$501
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−5%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(1,907)
Black59.2%(3,102)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(167)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.6%(3,331)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.8%(1,450)
Black62.8%(2,957)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(255)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other0.4%(19)
Diversity Score63.3%(2,980)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumas, Arkansas?

Dumas, Arkansas has about 4,706 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dumas, Arkansas?

The typical household in Dumas, Arkansas earns about $31,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dumas, Arkansas expensive?

In Dumas, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $54,200, and the typical rent is about $501 a month.

How educated are people in Dumas, Arkansas?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Dumas, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dumas, Arkansas?

About 25.1% of people in Dumas, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dumas, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dumas, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 814 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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