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Dermott, Arkansas
Dermott, city, in Chicot County, Arkansas. Dermott had 2,412 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.6% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 2,640; the 2020 Census counted 2,021 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,330 (±329). GEOID 0518520.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,412
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,021 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,330 ±329
Median household income
$27,212
±$12,521 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$68,400
±$13,265 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$527
±$113 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Dermott and what county is it in?
Dermott is a city in Chicot County, Arkansas. It covers 3.4 square miles of land, 591 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dermott, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,412 people lived in Dermott on July 1, 2025, down 8.6% since 2020, while Arkansas grew 3.4%. The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Dermott, 2,640, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 2,021: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,330 (±329).
| Measure | Dermott | Chicot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,330 ±329 | 9,765 | −480 |
| Households | 815 ±140 | 3,965 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.29 | 2.27 | −0.71 |
| Housing units | 1,063 ±132 | 5,108 | no clear change |
Dermott's population since 2000
From 3,292 in 2000 to 2,412 in 2025: down 26.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dermott as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Dermott?
The median resident of Dermott is 40.9 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 20.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 68.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 23.7%.
| Measure | Dermott | Chicot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±5.8 | 43.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% ±6.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.6% ±4.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 56.7% ±6.1 pts | 51.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±2.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 23.7% ±6.1 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 68.5% ±6.6 pts | 53.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.1% ±2.3 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±3.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.4% ±5.2 pts | 23.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±3.6 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0% ±5.8 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.9% ±3.8 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.0% ±1.0 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±4.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Dermott earn?
Half of Dermott's 815 households earn less than $27,212 a year (±$12,521), against $39,045 in Chicot County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $33,284 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dermott | Chicot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,212 ±$12,521 | $39,045 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $41,930 ±$9,160 | $57,094 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,217 ±$2,949 | $23,662 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.7% ±10.5 pts | 22.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.0% ±27.2 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.1% ±9.2 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 83.7% ±7.7 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.3% ±8.6 pts | 80.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Dermott?
Owners occupy 59.9% of Dermott's occupied homes and renters 40.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $68,400 by its owner (±$13,265). The median renter pays $527 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dermott | Chicot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $68,400 ±$13,265 | $89,100 | −$18,733 |
| Median gross rent | $527 ±$113 | $574 | −$173 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5% ±20.5 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $650 ±$284 | $999 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.9% ±9.2 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.1% ±9.2 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,063 ±132 | 5,108 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6% ±4.3 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.0% ±7.5 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.7% ±6.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.1% ±4.4 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.1% ±6.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Dermott building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Dermott in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Dermott work and get to work?
96.4% of Dermott's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 17.9%.
| Measure | Dermott | Chicot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.8% ±6.2 pts | 46.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 17.9% ±10.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 96.4% ±3.6 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±6.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min ±7.0 | 19.5 min | +10.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Dermott?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dermott, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Dermott) · Census block assignment files
How does Dermott compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dermott is the 7,020th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 118th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Dermott ranks 193rd of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 118th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 171st | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 119th | 197 |
| Median household income | 193rd | 194 |
| Per capita income | 193rd | 197 |
| Median home value | 189th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 181st | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 123rd | 189 |
| Median age | 62nd | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 113th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 49th | 197 |
Dermott's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Dermott with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Dermott?
19 of the 57 figures for Dermott on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dermott are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Dermott.