Dumas is a city located in Desha County Arkansas. Dumas has a 2024 population of 3,556. Dumas is currently declining at a rate of -2.89% annually and its population has decreased by -10.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,978 in 2020.
The average household income in Dumas is $41,227 with a poverty rate of 26.08%. The median age in Dumas is 34.5 years: 28.6 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dumas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,554 | 64.41% |
| White | 1,233 | 31.1% |
| Other race | 116 | 2.93% |
| Two or more races | 29 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,709 | 2.32 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 751 | 1.12 | 53 | 47 |
| Married | 528 | 3.27 | 78 | 22 |
| Female | 341 | 3.3 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 89 | 3.06 | 7.9 | 92.1 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 255 | 10.04% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 3.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 193 | 7.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 109 | 4.29% |
| High School Graduate | 1,180 | 46.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 187 | 7.37% |
| Some College | 521 | 20.52% |
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 | 1,635 | 1,362 | 92 |
| White | 719 | 613 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 171 | 108 | 0 |
| Other Race | 70 | 39 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 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 white people with a rate of 29.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $23,750 | $0 | $26,607 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,202 | $0 | $51,169 |
| High School Graduate | $24,265 | $25,625 | $24,210 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,845 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,452 | $29,159 | $24,150 |
| Some College | $35,083 | $37,167 | $18,582 |
$26,452
Average Earnings
$29,159
Average Male
$24,150
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.05% of Dumas residents speak only English, while 9.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,532 | 759 | 29.98% |
| White | 1,008 | 121 | 12% |
| Hispanic | 363 | 117 | 32.23% |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 100% |
| Multiple | 29 | 6 | 20.69% |
26.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.57%
Male Poverty Rate
21.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dumas is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dumas is White, with 12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 32.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.76% |
| High School | 23.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 69.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 68.18% |
| Male Employed | 13.6% |
| Female Employed | 11.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,500 | $50,109 |
| Households | $34,554 | $41,227 |
| Married Families | $51,759 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,536 | $28,524 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
30.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
103
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| World War II | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 87 | 4.73% |
| White | 16 | 1.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.8%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
Employment Rate
9%
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
78.74%
Born in Dumas
95.06%
Native Born
4.94%
Foreign Born
4.94%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
95.06% of Dumas residents were born in the United States, with 78.74% having been born in Arkansas. 4.94% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,029 | -106 | -3.38% |
| 2028 | 3,135 | -105 | -3.24% |
| 2027 | 3,240 | -105 | -3.14% |
| 2026 | 3,345 | -106 | -3.07% |
| 2025 | 3,451 | -105 | -2.95% |
| 2024 | 3,556 | -106 | -2.89% |
| 2023 | 3,662 | -104 | -2.76% |
| 2022 | 3,766 | -109 | -2.81% |
| 2021 | 3,875 | -103 | -2.59% |
| 2020 | 3,978 | -84 | -2.07% |
| 2019 | 4,062 | -43 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 4,105 | -90 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 4,195 | -54 | -1.27% |
| 2016 | 4,249 | -49 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 4,298 | -89 | -2.03% |
| 2014 | 4,387 | -98 | -2.19% |
| 2013 | 4,485 | -17 | -0.38% |
| 2012 | 4,502 | -55 | -1.21% |
| 2011 | 4,557 | -84 | -1.81% |
| 2010 | 4,641 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,238 | -282 | -5.11% |
| 1990 | 5,520 | -571 | -9.37% |
| 1980 | 6,091 | 1,491 | 32.41% |
| 1970 | 4,600 | 1,060 | 29.94% |
| 1960 | 3,540 | 1,028 | 40.92% |
| 1950 | 2,512 | -517 | -17.07% |