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Derma, MS


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Derma, Mississippi

Derma, Mississippi is 99 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Calhoun county. The population of the town is 1,023.

The People and Families of Derma

In Derma, about 50% of adults are married. The size of households in Derma is larger than most.

The town has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Derma had a median family income of $31,000.

Derma Housing

Of the housing in Derma, approximately 78% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the town.

Commuting

In Derma, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Derma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Derma Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Derma, MS

Comparing Derma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity83
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population24
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married38

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty38
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better25
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
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