Derma, Mississippi

Derma is a town located in Calhoun County, Mississippi. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,023.

Geography

Derma is located at 33°51'24" North, 89°17'11" West (33.856531, -89.286384)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.9 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 1,023 people, 374 households, and 287 families residing in the town. The population density is 349.5/km² (909.3/mi²). There are 397 housing units at an average density of 135.6/km² (352.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 41.45% White, 57.67% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. 0.39% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 374 households out of which 40.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% are married couples living together, 24.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% are non-families. 22.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.74 and the average family size is 3.20.

In the town the population is spread out with 31.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 80.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $22,344, and the median income for a family is $31,000. Males have a median income of $22,130 versus $16,364 for females. The per capita income for the town is $14,274. 18.6% of the population and 17.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 23.8% of those under the age of 18 and 20.3% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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