Dermott, Arkansas facts for kids
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Dermott, Arkansas
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Downtown Dermott
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Location of Dermott in Chicot County, Arkansas.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Chicot |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.49 sq mi (9.05 km2) |
| • Land | 3.42 sq mi (8.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
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| • Total | 2,021 |
| • Density | 590.76/sq mi (228.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
71638
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-18520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404221 |
Dermott is a city in Chicot County, Arkansas, United States. It became a city in 1890. In 2020, about 2,021 people lived there.
Dermott used to be famous for its fun Crawfish Festival.
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Where is Dermott?
Dermott is in the northwest part of Chicot County. A stream called Bayou Bartholomew flows near the city's southwest side.
You can find Dermott at these coordinates: 33°31′43″N 91°26′16″W / 33.52861°N 91.43778°W.
Roads like U.S. Route 165 and Arkansas Highway 35 help people travel to and from Dermott. U.S. Route 165 goes to McGehee (9 miles north) and Montrose (15 miles south). Arkansas Highway 35 goes to Monticello (23 miles northwest).
The city covers about 3.6 square miles (9.4 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Dermott's Weather
Dermott has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, sticky summers and mild to cool winters.
| Climate data for Dermott, Arkansas (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1963–2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
85 (29) |
89 (32) |
95 (35) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
107 (42) |
107 (42) |
106 (41) |
98 (37) |
88 (31) |
83 (28) |
107 (42) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 50.8 (10.4) |
55.4 (13.0) |
64.1 (17.8) |
73.1 (22.8) |
81.6 (27.6) |
88.3 (31.3) |
91.0 (32.8) |
91.0 (32.8) |
86.2 (30.1) |
76.1 (24.5) |
63.2 (17.3) |
53.3 (11.8) |
72.8 (22.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 42.4 (5.8) |
46.3 (7.9) |
54.6 (12.6) |
63.1 (17.3) |
71.7 (22.1) |
78.8 (26.0) |
81.4 (27.4) |
80.5 (26.9) |
74.9 (23.8) |
64.2 (17.9) |
53.0 (11.7) |
44.9 (7.2) |
63.0 (17.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34.0 (1.1) |
37.1 (2.8) |
45.0 (7.2) |
53.2 (11.8) |
61.8 (16.6) |
69.3 (20.7) |
71.8 (22.1) |
70.0 (21.1) |
63.7 (17.6) |
52.3 (11.3) |
42.7 (5.9) |
36.6 (2.6) |
53.1 (11.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 1 (−17) |
9 (−13) |
15 (−9) |
27 (−3) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
52 (11) |
51 (11) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
16 (−9) |
−3 (−19) |
−3 (−19) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 5.52 (140) |
5.40 (137) |
5.45 (138) |
6.06 (154) |
4.97 (126) |
4.00 (102) |
3.85 (98) |
3.01 (76) |
3.14 (80) |
4.42 (112) |
4.46 (113) |
5.99 (152) |
56.27 (1,428) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.5 (1.3) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.3 (3.36) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.7 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 8.3 | 9.1 | 7.4 | 7.2 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 9.3 | 95.2 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 |
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Dermott's Population
The number of people living in Dermott has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 467 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,662 | 255.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,330 | 40.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,942 | 26.3% | |
| 1940 | 3,083 | 4.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,601 | 16.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,665 | 1.8% | |
| 1970 | 4,250 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,731 | 11.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,715 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,292 | −30.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,316 | −29.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,021 | −12.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2014 Estimate |
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Who Lives in Dermott?
In 2020, there were 2,021 people living in Dermott. Most people were Black or African American (77.73%). White people made up 17.27% of the population. There were also smaller groups of Native American, Asian, and Hispanic or Latino people.
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White | 349 | 17.27% |
| Black or African American | 1,571 | 77.73% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.49% |
| Other/Mixed | 58 | 2.87% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 1.34% |
Fun Events in Dermott
Festivals and Celebrations
The Dermott Crawfish Festival was once one of Arkansas's oldest festivals. It happened every year in May. The festival was a big event with food and music. From 1996 to 2006, artist Larry D. Alexander, who grew up in Dermott, often showed his art there.
In 2006, they added a car and truck show to the festival. There was also a carnival all week long! Other fun activities included a pancake breakfast, bingo, and an antique tractor show.
In 2012, the Dermott Crawfish Festival stopped. But local leaders and business owners started a new event called the Dermott Community Festival. This new festival keeps the community spirit alive!
Schools in Dermott
The Dermott School District runs the public schools in the area. Students go to Dermott High School. Their school colors are orange and black, and their sports teams are called the Mighty Rams or Rams.
The boys' basketball teams at Dermott High School have won several state championships! They won in 1986, 1989, 1991, and 1994. In 1986, they had a perfect season, winning all 35 games! The Rams have a strong basketball history with four state titles.
The Southeast Arkansas Public Library also has a branch in Dermott.
Dermott's Past
During World War II, Dermott was home to a camp. This camp held German prisoners of war.
Famous People from Dermott
Many interesting people have come from Dermott, including:
- Thane Read – a global peace activist
- Larry D. Alexander – a visual artist and writer
- Robert L. Hill – who started the Progressive Farmers and Household Union of America
- Art Kaufman – a defensive coordinator for the California Golden Bears football team
- Samuel L. Kountz – a famous kidney transplant surgeon
- Zilner Randolph – a talented jazz musician
Images for kids
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Dermott Municipal Airport
See also
In Spanish: Dermott para niños
