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Derma

Mississippi · 1,023 residents · 1.771 sq mi
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Derma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,344. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,023
+7%since 1990
from 953 in 1990
1990 – 2025
578 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 538 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+8%since 1990
from 29.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7818951K1K1K1990201020202024Derma
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,344
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,607 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,274
+96%since 1990
from $7,298 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
−11.9 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
79.1%
−11.1 ptssince 1990
from 90.3% in 1990
20.9% rent
1.9
−5%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic47.3%(451)
Black52.2%(497)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(600)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(424)
Black57.7%(590)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(627)
61
−3%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 50.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derma, Mississippi?

Derma, Mississippi has about 1,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Derma, Mississippi?

The typical household in Derma, Mississippi earns about $22,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Derma, Mississippi expensive?

In Derma, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $42,800, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Derma, Mississippi?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Derma, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Derma, Mississippi?

About 18.6% of people in Derma, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Derma, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Derma, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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