Dermott is a city located in Chicot County Arkansas. Dermott has a 2024 population of 2,452. Dermott is currently declining at a rate of -1.8% annually and its population has decreased by -6.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,630 in 2020.
The average household income in Dermott is $41,242 with a poverty rate of 39.65%. The median age in Dermott is 37.9 years: 39.1 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dermott was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,952 | 71.58% |
| White | 631 | 23.14% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 2.53% |
| Other race | 59 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 869 | 2.37 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Non Family | 441 | 1.07 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 208 | 3.74 | 51 | 49 |
| Female | 203 | 3.8 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 17 | 2.18 | 23.5 | 76.5 |
3.71
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
57.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 235 | 13.03% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 1.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 214 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 0.94% |
| High School Graduate | 767 | 42.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 96 | 5.32% |
| Some College | 447 | 24.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,174 | 955 | 104 |
| White | 518 | 416 | 122 |
| 2+ Races | 52 | 43 | 1 |
| Other Race | 43 | 42 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 42 | 0 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,048 | $39,167 | $32,222 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $30,147 | $46,985 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,457 | $42,955 | $28,365 |
| Some College | $34,185 | $48,636 | $25,536 |
$34,457
Average Earnings
$42,955
Average Male
$28,365
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.94% of Dermott residents speak only English, while 1.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,643 | 652 | 39.68% |
| White | 399 | 164 | 41.1% |
39.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.81%
Male Poverty Rate
43.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dermott is White, with 41.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dermott is Black, with 39.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 63.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.54% |
| High School | 41.12% |
| Some College | 30.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.82% |
| Male Employed | 4.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,968 | $52,671 |
| Households | $25,518 | $41,242 |
| Married Families | $71,413 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,721 | $30,150 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.0%
Male Marriage Rate
24.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 57 | 4.26% |
| White | 16 | 2.67% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
70%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.7%
Labor Force Participation
26.6%
Employment Rate
16.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.63%
Born in Dermott
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Dermott residents were born in the United States, with 77.63% having been born in Arkansas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,230 | -45 | -1.98% |
| 2028 | 2,275 | -44 | -1.9% |
| 2027 | 2,319 | -44 | -1.86% |
| 2026 | 2,363 | -45 | -1.87% |
| 2025 | 2,408 | -44 | -1.79% |
| 2024 | 2,452 | -45 | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 2,497 | -65 | -2.54% |
| 2022 | 2,562 | -48 | -1.84% |
| 2021 | 2,610 | -20 | -0.76% |
| 2020 | 2,630 | 131 | 5.24% |
| 2019 | 2,499 | -65 | -2.54% |
| 2018 | 2,564 | -36 | -1.38% |
| 2017 | 2,600 | -65 | -2.44% |
| 2016 | 2,665 | 14 | 0.53% |
| 2015 | 2,651 | -50 | -1.85% |
| 2014 | 2,701 | -26 | -0.95% |
| 2013 | 2,727 | -32 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 2,759 | -49 | -1.75% |
| 2011 | 2,808 | -22 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 2,830 | 0 | 0% |