Dumas is a town in the southeastern part of Tippah County, Mississippi, a few miles from the Prentiss County line. It is one of the county's five incorporated municipalities and one of its quietest — a rural community of farms, churches and homes rather than a commercial center.
Dumas by the numbers
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Population (2020 census) | 471 |
| County | Tippah |
| Status | Town |
| Area | 3.89 square miles (all land) |
| Elevation | 591 feet |
| ZIP code | 38625 |
| Area code | 662 |
| School district | South Tippah School District |
Dumas sits at roughly 34°37′35″N, 88°50′23″W. Its population has been remarkably stable — it grew by just 0.2 percent between the 2010 and 2020 censuses.
Schools
Dumas is served by the South Tippah School District, headquartered at 402 Greenlee Street in Ripley (662-837-7156). District students attend school in Ripley, Blue Mountain or Pine Grove depending on attendance zone.
School news, student honors and district decisions are collected on the Tippah County schools page.
Useful numbers
| Office | Phone |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 |
| Tippah County Sheriff | 662-837-9336 |
| Tippah County Emergency Management | 662-587-0325 |
| Tippah County Hospital (Ripley) | 662-837-9221 |
| Tippah County Solid Waste | 662-837-1013 |
| South Tippah School District | 662-837-7156 |
The full directory of county offices is in the Tippah County guide.
Dumas news from RCTV19
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