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Sumner

Missouri · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 0.226 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−52%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
301 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
+23%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
52791061331601990201020202024Sumner
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,379
+30%since 2000
from $21,025 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+34%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information32%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(138)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(1)
Diversity Score3.6%(2)
Diversity Score
4
+103%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+41.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+153%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.0%
−67.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.1%
+29.5 ptssince 2017
from 48.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Missouri?

Sumner, Missouri has about 68 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Missouri?

The typical household in Sumner, Missouri earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sumner, Missouri?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner, Missouri?

About 2.9% of people in Sumner, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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