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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Fort Sumner

New Mexico · 1,269 residents · 3.315 sq mi
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Fort Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,468. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,900. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 48% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,269
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
383 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
45.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 45.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8429841K1K1K1990201020202024Fort Sumner
2024938
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,468
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $19,583 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2021
$7,775
−42%vs 2000
vs $13,327 in 2000
US average: $14,340
24.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
$225
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $347 in 2000
US average: $450
76.5%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
23.5% rent
2.5
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,169)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino46.4%(589)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(96)
Diversity Score62.6%(795)
63
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+41%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

Fort Sumner, New Mexico has about 1,269 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

The typical household in Fort Sumner, New Mexico earns about $12,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Sumner, New Mexico expensive?

In Fort Sumner, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $30,900, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Sumner, New Mexico?

About 8.7% 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 24.5% of people in Fort Sumner, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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

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