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Fort Sumner

New Mexico · 852 residents (2025 est.) · 3.315 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 311 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
938
−25%since 2000
from 1,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.0
−39%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:852 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8429841K1K1K1990201020202024Fort Sumner
2024938
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,629
+145%since 2000
from $13,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+45.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−19%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance42.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services42.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$387
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.7%
+45.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.3%(603)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(782)
2024
White, non-Hispanic18.7%(175)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino81%(760)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score38.6%(362)
Diversity Score
39
−38%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−22%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% 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
11.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+29.8 ptssince 2011
from 40.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
38.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 28.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2016
from 55.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2016
from 44.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

Fort Sumner, New Mexico has about 938 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Fort Sumner, New Mexico expensive?

In Fort Sumner, New Mexico, the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Sumner, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

About 17.3% of people in Fort Sumner, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Sumner, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Sumner, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 331 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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