Fort Sumner, NM is a small rural town located in the state of New Mexico. With a population of 1,364 and a population density of 258 people per square mile, it offers a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for its residents. The town is home to many businesses including Walmart, Valley Market, and the Fort Sumner Cafe. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful in Fort Sumner. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the area's beautiful nature such as hiking, camping, fishing, horseback riding and more. Other organizations active in the town include the local library and churches as well as youth programs for children. Sports fans have plenty to look forward to with various sports teams playing at Fort Sumner High School throughout the year including football, basketball and baseball teams.
The population in Fort Sumner is 1,364. There are 412 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Fort Sumner is 20.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Fort Sumner is 3.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Fort Sumner
- 32.4% are married
- 21.0% are divorced
- 22.9% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Fort Sumner
- 42.8% are White
- 2.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 54.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander