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Lake Sumner

New Mexico · 86 residents · 62.272 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 30.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
Unchangedsince 2000
from 86 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−27%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
51871241601962000201020202024Lake Sumner
202486
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$32,830
+87%since 2000
from $17,590 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−35%since 2010
from 0.564 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade88.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
73.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(15)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(34)
2024
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.8%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(53)
Diversity Score
62
+56%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% 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
71.0%
+71.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
88.9%
+68.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
90.7%
+40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
9.3%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.2%
−47.4 ptssince 2012
from 48.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 82.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Sumner, New Mexico?

Lake Sumner, New Mexico has about 86 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lake Sumner, New Mexico?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Sumner, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 30.2% of people in Lake 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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