City

Dumas, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Desha County  ·  Arkansas

👥5,385Population
💰$36,944Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$97,700Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓22.4%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 33.7%Hispanic: 7.4%Black: 58.1%Other: 0.3%Race
White33.7%
Hispanic7.4%
Black58.1%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty27.6% ▲ 176% above avg
College Grads22.4% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma119 (3.8%)
HS Graduate1,269 (41%)
Some College524 (16.9%)
Associates487 (15.8%)
Bachelors237 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree456 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College16.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.8%Renter: 40.2%Tenure
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,944 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$97,700 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$712/mo
Total Housing Units2,819
Vacant Units451

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
28%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Dumas, AR

Dumas is a city in Arkansas, located in Desha County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,385 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Dumas is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,944 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Dumas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $712 per month.

The population of Dumas is less-educated. 22.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dumas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
71639 5,385 $36,944 $97,700 $712 6.9% 22.4% 59.8%