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Lake Sumner

New Mexico · 143 residents · 62.272 sq mi
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Lake Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 66% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,900. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 52% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
143
+66%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+66%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.8
+8%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
51871241601962000201020202024Lake Sumner
202486
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,250
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$28,458
+62%since 2000
from $17,590 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction34%
US avg: 1.4%
Information32.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
78.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+185%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2014
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(69)
Diversity Score
48
+22%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
37.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Sumner, New Mexico?

Lake Sumner, New Mexico has about 143 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Sumner, New Mexico earns about $21,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Sumner, New Mexico expensive?

In Lake Sumner, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $91,900.

How educated are people in Lake Sumner, New Mexico?

About 0.0% 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 21.2% 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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