Derma, MS Demographics

A map of Derma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	550	560	57.1%	58.5%
White	280	313	29.1%	32.7%
Hispanic	125	51	13.0%	5.3%
Multiracial	8	29	0.8%	3.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.4%

Derma, Mississippi has an estimated population of 963, a less than 1% change from the 957 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.1% Black, 29.1% White, 13.0% Hispanic, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Derma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Derma has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Derma, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 57.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Derma is ranked the 202nd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Derma was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Derma's White Population

280 residents of Derma, or 29.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Derma is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Derma ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derma's White population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. White residents' share of Derma's population has decreased from 32.7% to 29.1%.

Derma is more White than neighboring Vardaman (26.5% White). Derma is less White than neighboring Calhoun City (64.1% White), Pittsboro (61.7% White), Big Creek (58.1% White), and Bruce (44% White).

Derma's Black Population

550 residents of Derma, or 57.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Derma is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Derma ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derma's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Black residents' share of Derma's population has decreased from 58.5% to 57.1%.

Derma is more Black than neighboring Calhoun City (35.5% Black), Pittsboro (17% Black), Vardaman (25% Black), Big Creek (29% Black), and Bruce (52.5% Black).

Derma's Asian Population

0 residents of Derma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Derma is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Derma ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derma's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Derma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Derma's Hispanic Population

125 residents of Derma, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Derma is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Derma ranks 57th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derma's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 145.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Derma's population has increased from 5.3% to 13.0%.

Derma is more Hispanic than neighboring Calhoun City (0.1% Hispanic), Big Creek (12.1% Hispanic), and Bruce (0% Hispanic). Derma is less Hispanic than neighboring Pittsboro (21% Hispanic), and Vardaman (46% Hispanic).

Derma's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Derma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Derma is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Derma ranks 191st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Derma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Derma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Vardaman (0.6% Native American/Other).

Derma's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Derma, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Derma is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Derma ranks 154th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Derma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Derma's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.8%.

Derma is more Multiracial than neighboring Calhoun City (0.3% Multiracial), and Pittsboro (0.3% Multiracial). Derma is less Multiracial than neighboring Vardaman (1.9% Multiracial), and Bruce (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.