Derma, MS Demographics

A map of Derma's Population by Race

Derma, Mississippi had a population of 957 in 2020. It was 32.7% White, 58.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Derma, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is the 195th most populous. 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's White Population

313 residents of Derma identify as White, or 32.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Derma considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is ranked #287 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Derma is less White than neighboring Calhoun City (51.7% White), Pittsboro (65% White), Vardaman (39.4% White), Big Creek (79.7% White), and Bruce (51% White).

Derma's Black Population

560 residents of Derma identify as Black, or 58.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Derma considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is ranked #137 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Derma is more Black than neighboring Calhoun City (41.1% Black), Pittsboro (25.5% Black), Vardaman (26% Black), Big Creek (7.5% Black), and Bruce (41.9% Black).

Derma's Asian Population

0 residents of Derma identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Derma roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is ranked #251 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Derma is less Asian than neighboring Calhoun City (0.1% Asian), Vardaman (0.1% Asian), and Bruce (0.1% Asian).

Derma's Hispanic Population

51 residents of Derma identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Derma roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is ranked #56 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Derma is more Hispanic than neighboring Calhoun City (2.6% Hispanic), Pittsboro (3.2% Hispanic), Big Creek (3% Hispanic), and Bruce (3.5% Hispanic). Derma is less Hispanic than neighboring Vardaman (32.7% Hispanic).

Derma's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Derma identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Derma roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is ranked #177 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Derma is more Native American/Other than neighboring Vardaman (0% Native American/Other), and Big Creek (0% Native American/Other). Derma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calhoun City (0.5% Native American/Other), Pittsboro (1.3% Native American/Other), and Bruce (0.5% Native American/Other).

Derma's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Derma identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Derma roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Derma is ranked #151 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Derma is more Multiracial than neighboring Vardaman (1.8% Multiracial). Derma is less Multiracial than neighboring Calhoun City (4% Multiracial), Pittsboro (5.1% Multiracial), and Big Creek (9.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.