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Dumas, AR
City in Desha County, Arkansas.
Population
3,768
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,297
ZIP codes
0
Dumas and its ZIP codes
Dumas at a glance
- Dumas is about 22 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 90th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $34,787 a year, 43% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,400 (55% below Arkansas) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Dumas, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dumas, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,787
Poverty rate
33.9%
Median home value
$84,400
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
48.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.3%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (447), Irish Americans (69), German Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Desha County. PPP loans are for Dumas.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,254
3,967 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.83M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
How people get to work
Dumas, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.3%
- Carpooled16.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home1.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dumas, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
200
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dumas, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.0%
U.S. 33.3% +16.7 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Dumas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MitchellvilleCity | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WinchesterTown | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| GouldCity | 8.6 mi | 1.6 |
| TillarCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| ReedTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WatsonCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| McGeheeCity | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| GillettCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| GradyCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| Star CityCity | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| DermottCity | 24 mi | 3.4 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| MonticelloCity | 25 mi | 10.7 |
| HalleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Rosedale, MSCity | 26 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dumas, AR in?
- Dumas is in Desha County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Dumas, AR?
- About 3,768 people live in Dumas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dumas?
- Nearby places include Mitchellville (2.1 mi), Winchester (7.4 mi), Gould (8.6 mi), Tillar (12 mi), Reed (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023