Dumas, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dumas, Mississippi had a total population of 303, the 322nd largest town in Mississippi, with a median household income of $56,500, which is about the same as the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.
Dumas Quick Facts
How Dumas Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 358 | 303 | -15.4% |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $56,500 | -0.9% |
| Median home value | $101,300 | $116,200 | +14.7% |
How Dumas Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 56 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Dumas Rankings in Mississippi
Explore Mississippi Rankings
Other Cities in Tippah County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripley | 5,377 | $55,444 | 20.1% | $117,200 |
| Blue Mountain | 1,232 | $49,667 | 13.0% | $79,700 |
| Falkner | 760 | $58,472 | 7.6% | $100,400 |
| Walnut | 699 | $27,159 | 28.7% | $97,000 |
Cities Similar to Dumas
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 302 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Redwood | 299 | N/A | N/A | 47.3% | 0.0% |
| Bogue Chitto (Kemper and Neshoba Counties) | 309 | N/A | N/A | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| White Oak | 314 | N/A | N/A | 8.9% | 20.1% |
| Lauderdale | 317 | N/A | $43,200 | 5.5% | 9.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 303, Dumas's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Dumas is a small community located in Mississippi, within Tippah County. The total population is 303. It ranks as the 322nd most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dumas is 44.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Dumas is $56,500. This is about the same as the state median of $56,447. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $116,200. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $169,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Dumas is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 70.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Dumas was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 99.7% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
13.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dumas, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
Free data download: Get all Mississippi city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Dumas, Mississippi?
Dumas, Mississippi has a population of 303 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dumas, MS?
The median household income in Dumas is $56,500, which is 30% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dumas, MS?
The poverty rate in Dumas is 13.5%. This means approximately 41 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Dumas, Mississippi?
Dumas's population is 99.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dumas, MS?
The median home value in Dumas is $116,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.1x.
How educated is Dumas, Mississippi?
13.5% of adults (25+) in Dumas hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.