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Lake Sumner

New Mexico · 72 residents · 62.272 sq mi
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Lake Sumner has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

72
−16%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
2000 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
59.5
+15%since 2000
from 51.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
51871241601962000201020202024Lake Sumner
202486
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,625
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2020
$26,112
+48%since 2000
from $17,590 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing87.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction87.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

79.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
20.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.1%(30)
42
+7%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

64.7%
+51.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
23.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+51.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
47.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
87.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
41.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Sumner, New Mexico?

Lake Sumner, New Mexico has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Sumner, New Mexico earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lake Sumner, New Mexico?

About 64.7% 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 0.0% 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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