Dumas, Mississippi facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dumas, Mississippi
Town
Location of 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:

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

In Spanish: Dumas (Misisipi) para niños