Derma is a town located in Calhoun County Mississippi. Derma has a 2024 population of 902. Derma is currently declining at a rate of -1.64% annually and its population has decreased by -6.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 961 in 2020.
The average household income in Derma is $47,587 with a poverty rate of 31.01%. The median age in Derma is 38.9 years: 32.7 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Derma was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 574 | 70.09% |
| White | 185 | 22.59% |
| Other race | 45 | 5.49% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 1.83% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 324 | 2.53 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Non Family | 119 | 1.12 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Married | 116 | 3.21 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 81 | 3.6 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Male | 8 | 2.75 | 50 | 50 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
57.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 158 | 28.83% |
| Associates Degree | 35 | 6.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 22 | 4.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 3.1% |
| High School Graduate | 246 | 44.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.74% |
| Some College | 55 | 10.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 372 | 264 | 19 |
| White | 147 | 108 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 73.47%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,786 | $0 | $77,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $34,625 | $0 | $34,000 |
| High School Graduate | $30,438 | $41,667 | $18,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,321 | $33,021 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,455 | $39,375 | $26,477 |
| Some College | $37,813 | $39,688 | $26,250 |
$32,455
Average Earnings
$39,375
Average Male
$26,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.24% of Derma residents speak only English, while 2.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 574 | 199 | 34.67% |
| Other | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 100% |
| White | 185 | 10 | 5.41% |
31.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.89%
Male Poverty Rate
26.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Derma is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Derma is White, with 5.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.57% |
| Some College | 20% |
| High School | 15.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Female Employed | 11.73% |
| Male Employed | 4.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,677 | $54,849 |
| Households | $41,250 | $47,587 |
| Married Families | $61,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,139 | $32,857 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
31.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
9
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 3.59% |
| Black | 3 | 0.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
22.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
51%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.35%
Born in Derma
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Derma residents were born in the United States, with 85.35% having been born in Mississippi. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 829 | -14 | -1.66% |
| 2028 | 843 | -15 | -1.75% |
| 2027 | 858 | -15 | -1.72% |
| 2026 | 873 | -14 | -1.58% |
| 2025 | 887 | -15 | -1.66% |
| 2024 | 902 | -15 | -1.64% |
| 2023 | 917 | -16 | -1.71% |
| 2022 | 933 | -9 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 942 | -19 | -1.98% |
| 2020 | 961 | -10 | -1.03% |
| 2019 | 971 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 975 | -8 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 983 | -4 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 987 | -6 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 993 | -5 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 998 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 1,001 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2012 | 1,009 | -6 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,015 | -4 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,019 | 0 | 0% |