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Dumas, Mississippi
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Location of Dumas, Mississippi
Location of Dumas, Mississippi
Dumas, Mississippi is located in the United States
Dumas, Mississippi
Dumas, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Mississippi
County Tippah
Area
 • Total 3.89 sq mi (10.08 km2)
 • Land 3.89 sq mi (10.08 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 471
 • Density 120.96/sq mi (46.71/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
38625
Area code(s) 662
FIPS code 28-20340
GNIS feature ID 2406403

Dumas is a small town located in Tippah County, Mississippi. In 2020, about 471 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the northeastern part of the state.

Where is Dumas Located?

Dumas covers an area of about 3.9 square miles (10.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.

Who Lives in Dumas?

Every ten years, the United States Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.

Here's how the population of Dumas has changed over the years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 312
1990 407 30.4%
2000 452 11.1%
2010 470 4.0%
2020 471 0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, there were 471 people living in Dumas. Most of the people living in Dumas were White (about 97%). There were also small numbers of Black or African American, Native American, and multiracial residents. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Education in Dumas

Students in Dumas attend schools that are part of the South Tippah School District. This district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.

Famous People from Dumas

  • Donald Wildmon, a well-known minister, was born in Dumas. He was the head of an organization called the American Family Association. This group works on issues related to family values and media.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Dumas (Misisipi) para niños

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