Fort Sumner is a village located in De Baca County New Mexico. Fort Sumner has a 2024 population of 858. Fort Sumner is currently declining at a rate of -0.58% annually and its population has decreased by -2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 877 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Sumner is $66,512 with a poverty rate of 14.03%. The median age in Fort Sumner is 27.1 years: 26.6 years for males, and 31.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Sumner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 696 | 57.71% |
| White | 400 | 33.17% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 8.96% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Other race
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 411 | 2.9 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Non Family | 162 | 0 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 158 | 2.75 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Married | 87 | 6.54 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
| Female | 4 | 6.25 | 0 | 100 |
3.87
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 11.82% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 3.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 3.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 13 | 1.9% |
| High School Graduate | 204 | 29.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 5.84% |
| Some College | 300 | 43.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 492 | 371 | 10 |
| Other Race | 373 | 288 | 10 |
| White | 185 | 185 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,305 | $41,379 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,214 | $76,875 | $29,359 |
| Some College | $77,635 | $78,399 | $28,301 |
$41,214
Average Earnings
$76,875
Average Male
$29,359
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
40.37% of Fort Sumner residents speak only English, while 59.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 58.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 888 | 155 | 17.45% |
| Other | 692 | 119 | 17.2% |
| White | 280 | 12 | 4.29% |
14.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.35%
Male Poverty Rate
27.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Sumner is Hispanic, with 17.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Sumner is White, with 4.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.32% |
| Some College | 12.19% |
| High School | 7.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.61% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 18.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,390 | $77,631 |
| Households | - | $66,512 |
| Married Families | $63,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,333 | $24,946 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.3%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19 | 3.26% |
| Other Race | 16 | 3.45% |
| White | 15 | 4.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
10%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.7%
Born in Fort Sumner
99.59%
Native Born
0.41%
Foreign Born
0.17%
Non Citizen
0.25%
Naturalized
99.59% of Fort Sumner residents were born in the United States, with 76.7% having been born in New Mexico. 0.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 835 | -4 | -0.48% |
| 2028 | 839 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 844 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2026 | 849 | -4 | -0.47% |
| 2025 | 853 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 858 | -5 | -0.58% |
| 2023 | 863 | -18 | -2.04% |
| 2022 | 881 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 876 | -1 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 877 | -12 | -1.35% |
| 2019 | 889 | -21 | -2.31% |
| 2018 | 910 | -16 | -1.73% |
| 2017 | 926 | -14 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 940 | -21 | -2.19% |
| 2015 | 961 | 7 | 0.73% |
| 2014 | 954 | -33 | -3.34% |
| 2013 | 987 | -15 | -1.5% |
| 2012 | 1,002 | -22 | -2.15% |
| 2011 | 1,024 | -15 | -1.44% |
| 2010 | 1,039 | 0 | 0% |