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Fort Sumner, NM
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico.
Population
938
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
0
Fort Sumner and its ZIP codes
Fort Sumner at a glance
- Fort Sumner is about 16 times as dense as New Mexico as a whole.
- Median rent is $387 a month.
Local data for Fort Sumner, NM
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Sumner, NM, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median rent
$387/mo
Homeownership
84.3%
Bachelor's or higher
2.7%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
10.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (373), Salvadoran Americans (258), Irish Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for De Baca County. PPP loans are for Fort Sumner.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,694
451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,660
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$14.8M
FY 2026, $8,738 per person
How people get to work
Fort Sumner, NM, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 10.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Sumner, NM, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
306
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 25°F
15.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Sumner, NM, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near Fort Sumner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake SumnerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 62.3 |
| HouseVillage | 23 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Sumner, NM in?
- Fort Sumner is in De Baca County, New Mexico.
- What is the population of Fort Sumner, NM?
- About 938 people live in Fort Sumner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Sumner?
- Nearby places include Lake Sumner (13 mi), House (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023