Sumpter

City in Baker County, Oregon

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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.

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 age
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Sumpter, OR population

Sumpter had 204 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census204
Density94 per sq mi (36 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sumpter at a glance

StateOregon (OR)
CountyBaker County
TypeCity
Population204 (2020)
Land area2.18 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Elevation4,429 ft (1,350 m)
Coordinates44.7435° N, 118.1975° W
ZIP code97877
Official websitehistoricsumpter.com
Census code (GEOID)4171000

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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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