Fort Sumner
Village in De Baca County, New Mexico
Fort Sumner is a village in De Baca County, New Mexico, with 889 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,032 ft (1,229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lake Sumner, 14.1 miles NW.
- 889residents (2020 Census)
- 4,032 ftelevation · 1,229 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 269 / sq mipopulation density
- 88119ZIP code
About Fort Sumner
Fort Sumner is a village in and the county seat of De Baca County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Fort Sumner had a population of 889. Fort Sumner is the spring and fall home of the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility.
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Fort Sumner had 889 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 889 |
|---|---|
| Density | 269 per sq mi (104 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Sumner at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | De Baca County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 889 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,032 ft (1,229 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.4868° N, 104.2178° W |
| ZIP code | 88119 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3527340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Sumner
- Lake Sumner14.1 mi NW
- House21.1 mi NE
- Puerto de Luna33.0 mi NW
- Melrose33.8 mi E
- Santa Rosa40.5 mi NW
- Floyd40.7 mi SE
- Pastura46.0 mi NW
- Elida49.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Sumner
What county is Fort Sumner in?
Fort Sumner is in De Baca County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Fort Sumner, NM?
889 people lived in Fort Sumner at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Sumner, NM?
The ZIP code of Fort Sumner is 88119.
What is the elevation of Fort Sumner?
4,032 feet (1,229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Sumner?
Lake Sumner (14.1 mi), House (21.1 mi), Puerto de Luna (33.0 mi), Melrose (33.8 mi), Santa Rosa (40.5 mi).
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