Sumpter
City in Baker County, Oregon

Sumpter is a city in Baker County, Oregon, with 204 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,429 ft (1,350 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Granite, 11.8 miles NW.
- 204residents (2020 Census)
- 4,429 ftelevation · 1,350 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 94 / sq mipopulation density
- 97877ZIP code
About Sumpter
Sumpter is a city in Baker County, Oregon, United States. The population was 204 at the 2020 census. Sumpter is named after Fort Sumter by its founders. The name was inspired by a rock as smooth and round as a cannonball, which reminded a local resident of the American Civil War and Fort Sumter.
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- Median household income
- $26,471
- Median age
- 69.9
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Sumpter had 204 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 204 |
|---|---|
| Density | 94 per sq mi (36 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sumpter at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Baker County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 204 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.18 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,429 ft (1,350 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7435° N, 118.1975° W |
| ZIP code | 97877 |
| Official website | historicsumpter.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4171000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sumpter
- Granite11.8 mi NW
- Greenhorn14.9 mi W
- Haines17.2 mi NE
- Baker City18.1 mi E
- Unity20.2 mi S
- North Powder24.0 mi NE
- Prairie City31.9 mi SW
- Union36.0 mi NE
- La Grande40.5 mi N
- Island City41.6 mi N
- Cove42.6 mi NE
- John Day43.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sumpter
What county is Sumpter in?
Sumpter is in Baker County, Oregon.
What is the population of Sumpter, OR?
204 people lived in Sumpter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sumpter, OR?
The ZIP code of Sumpter is 97877.
What is the elevation of Sumpter?
4,429 feet (1,350 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sumpter?
Granite (11.8 mi), Greenhorn (14.9 mi), Haines (17.2 mi), Baker City (18.1 mi), Unity (20.2 mi).
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