City

Dumas, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Tippah County  ·  Mississippi

👥1,875Population
💰$37,232Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂29.9Median Age
🏠$153,000Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓16.6%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊12.2%Unemployment▲ 149% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Other: 0.1%Race
White100.0%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
11%
18–24
15%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty20.9% ▲ 109% above avg
College Grads16.6% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment12.2% ▲ 149% above avg
No HS Diploma26 (2.8%)
HS Graduate385 (41.3%)
Some College74 (7.9%)
Associates293 (31.4%)
Bachelors131 (14%)
Graduate Degree24 (2.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 31.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 2.6%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College7.9%
Associates31.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate2.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.6%Renter: 44.4%Tenure
Owner55.6%
Renter44.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,232 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$153,000 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units637
Vacant Units36

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Dumas, MS

Dumas is a city in Mississippi, located in Tippah County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,875 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.9 years.

Economically, Dumas is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,232 is well below the national average. Approximately 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dumas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $153,000, which is below the national average.

The population of Dumas is less-educated. 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.95%).

Dumas, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Dumas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
38625 1,875 $37,232 $153,000 12.2% 16.6% 55.6%