City

Dermott, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Chicot County  ·  Arkansas

👥3,313Population
💰$32,049Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$70,800Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓16.9%College Grads▼ 56% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 34%Hispanic: 3%Black: 60%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.6%Race
White34.0%
Hispanic3.0%
Black60.0%
Asian0.2%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads16.9% ▼ 56% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
No HS Diploma52 (2.8%)
HS Graduate795 (42.2%)
Some College338 (17.9%)
Associates382 (20.3%)
Bachelors29 (1.5%)
Graduate Degree289 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 1.5%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College17.9%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors1.5%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.8%Renter: 36.2%Tenure
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,049 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$70,800 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$645/mo
Total Housing Units1,489
Vacant Units382

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Walked
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About Dermott, AR

Dermott is a city in Arkansas, located in Chicot County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,313 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Dermott is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,049 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dermott is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $645 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dermott is less-educated. 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (59.98%).

Dermott, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Dermott
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71638 3,313 $32,049 $70,800 $645 12.4% 16.9% 63.8%