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Fort Sumner (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Fort Sumner, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)3.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)259.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.6% (-14)
Growth Since 2020-33.82% (-440)
Rank in State155th
Rank in Country15826th

The population of Fort Sumner, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 861. This is a decrease of -1.6% (-14 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Fort Sumner by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Fort Sumner by Age

Fort Sumner Population Pyramid 2022
Fort Sumner Median Age
20.3
Total
17
Male
34.8
Female
Fort Sumner Sex Ratio
59.8%
778
Male
40.2%
523
Female
Fort Sumner Age Dependency Ratio
34.6
Old Age Dependency Ratio
118.1
Child Dependency Ratio
Fort Sumner Adults
693
Adults
(178 of whom are seniors) in Fort Sumner.

Population of Fort Sumner by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Fort Sumner

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 12.81%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 3.41%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 26.64%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Fort Sumner

While the overall poverty rate of Fort Sumner is 12.81%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (26.64%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (3.41%).

Poverty Rate of Fort Sumner by Employment Status and Sex

12.05%
Female Employed
12.31%
Female Unemployed
1.01%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Fort Sumner by Education

38.61%
Less Than 9th Grade
1.92%
High School
10.58%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater