Dumas, Mississippi

About Dumas

Dumas is a tiny community in northeastern Mississippi, home to 459 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Dumas is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.89 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 118 residents per square mile.

📰 Dumas News Today

• Dr. James Russell Dumas, Jr. Obituary (2026) - Prentiss, MS - Saulters-Moore Funeral Home - Prentiss Legacy obituary · Apr 9
• Barbara Dumas Obituary Jan 23, 2026 Unity Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Jan 23
• Peggy Joy Dumas Obituary (2026) - Prentiss, MS - Saulters-Moore Funeral Home - Prentiss Legacy obituary · May 11
• Dumas announces candidacy for Mayor of Prentiss Prentiss Headlight · May 3
• MSU’s Dumas takes on expanded transportation role msstate.edu · Jun 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Dumas Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Mississippi, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Dumas

• Hurt's Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Dumas

🏘️ Nearby Communities