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Sumatra, FL
Census-designated place in Liberty County, Florida.
Population
46
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
0
Sumatra and its ZIP codes
Sumatra at a glance
- Sumatra is 89% less dense than Florida as a whole.
Local data for Sumatra, FL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Sumatra.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,515
1,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,008
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.1M
FY 2026, $5,151 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sumatra, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
152
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 40°F
63.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumatra, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Sumatra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WewahitchkaCity | 14 mi | 6.7 |
| EastpointCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 7.4 |
| ApalachicolaCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| CarrabelleCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| Port St. JoeCity | 24 mi | 9.4 |
| Lake MysticCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.5 |
| Mexico BeachCity | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| St. George IslandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.8 |
| BristolCity | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| HosfordCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5 |
| BlountstownCity | 29 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sumatra, FL in?
- Sumatra is in Liberty County, Florida.
- What is the population of Sumatra, FL?
- About 46 people live in Sumatra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sumatra?
- Nearby places include Wewahitchka (14 mi), Eastpoint (20 mi), Apalachicola (20 mi), Carrabelle (22 mi), Port St. Joe (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023