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Sumner

Missouri · 78 residents · 0.226 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−45%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 628 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+5%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
52791061331601990201020202024Sumner
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,544
−12%since 2000
from $21,025 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
88.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
11.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score5.6%(4)
Diversity Score
6
+211%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+28.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.6 min
+225%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.1%
−66.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Missouri?

Sumner, Missouri has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Missouri?

The typical household in Sumner, Missouri earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner, Missouri expensive?

In Sumner, Missouri, the median home is worth about $56,300.

How educated are people in Sumner, Missouri?

About 28.9% 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 29.1% 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 73 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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