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Derma

Mississippi · 957 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 $31,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,800. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
957
−6%since 2000
from 1,023 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 578 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+20%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7818951K1K1K1990201020202024Derma
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,083
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,538
+9%since 2000
from $14,274 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.8%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,800
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.8%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
41.2% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.4%(424)
Black57.7%(590)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(627)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(313)
Black58.5%(560)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(35)
Diversity Score68.6%(656)
Diversity Score
69
+12%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.3%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−73.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Derma, Mississippi?

Derma, Mississippi has about 957 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Derma, Mississippi?

The typical household in Derma, Mississippi earns about $31,083 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Derma, Mississippi?

About 7.8% 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 24.9% 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 4 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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