Dumas, Arkansas is a small residential town located in Desha County with a population of 5,987. This rural community experiences an average population density of 30 people per square mile and is home to a variety of businesses, organizations, and activities.
Some local businesses include the Dumas Family Pharmacy, First United Methodist Church, The Flower Shed Florist & Gift Shop, Clay’s Plumbing Co., and Don’s Automotive Repair. People in Dumas have access to great year-round outdoor recreation like fishing at Lake Buckhorn or visiting the nearby White River National Wildlife Refuge. Additionally, there are several other organizations that serve the area such as the Desha County Youth Services and Delta Area Economic Opportunity Corporation. Finally, one of the most popular local sporting events is the annual Dumas High School Bulldogs football game where locals come out to cheer on their hometown team each fall.
The population in Dumas (zip 71639) is 5,987. There are 33 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Dumas (zip 71639) is 37.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Dumas (zip 71639) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Dumas (zip 71639)
- 49.2% are married
- 16.2% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 26.9% have children, but are single
Race in Dumas (zip 71639)
- 42.6% are White
- 50.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander