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Dumas

Mississippi · 470 residents · 3.894 sq mi
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Dumas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,515. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
+4%since 2000
from 452 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
121 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 116 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2823454084705331990201020202024Dumas
2024303
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,515
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,443
+25%since 2000
from $13,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.1%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(459)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(15)
Diversity Score
3
−27%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.9 min
+118%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
12.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dumas, Mississippi?

Dumas, Mississippi has about 470 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dumas, Mississippi?

The typical household in Dumas, Mississippi earns about $35,515 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dumas, Mississippi expensive?

In Dumas, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Dumas, Mississippi?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dumas, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dumas, Mississippi?

About 15.6% of people in Dumas, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dumas, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Dumas, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 67 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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