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Dermott, AR
City in Chicot County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 71638.
Population
2,330
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
681
ZIP codes
1
Dermott and its ZIP codes
Dermott at a glance
- Dermott is about 12 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $27,212 a year, 55% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $68,400 (64% below Arkansas) and median rent is $527 a month.
Local data for Dermott, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dermott, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,212
Poverty rate
31.7%
Median home value
$68,400
Median rent
$527/mo
Homeownership
59.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (58), Irish Americans (47), Mexican Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chicot County. PPP loans are for Dermott.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,074
2,670 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$79.1M
FY 2026, $7,748 per person
PPP loans
$6.4M
174 loans, 742 jobs reported
How people get to work
Dermott, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.4%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dermott, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
153
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 34°F
56.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dermott, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.6%
U.S. 33.3% +19.3 pts
Diabetes
25.3%
U.S. 12.1% +13.2 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.2%
U.S. 11.1% +3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Dermott
1 in or overlapping Dermott. Population shown
Cities near Dermott
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HalleyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.6 |
| McGeheeCity | 8 mi | 6.7 |
| JeromeCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ReedTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| TillarCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake VillageCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| MontroseCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WinchesterTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| PortlandCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| MonticelloCity | 21 mi | 10.7 |
| Scott, MSCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.4 |
| Winterville, MSCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
| Bolivar, MSCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| LaceyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dermott, AR in?
- Dermott is in Chicot County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Dermott, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dermott include 71638.
- What is the population of Dermott, AR?
- About 2,330 people live in Dermott, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dermott?
- Nearby places include Halley (6.6 mi), Collins (7.8 mi), McGehee (8 mi), Jerome (9.3 mi), Reed (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023