DeBaca County (De Baca County), New Mexico
DeBaca County: county in New Mexico, United States
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De Baca County is a county located in the U.S. state of New Mexico. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,022. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 1,673 inhabitants. Its county seat is Fort Sumner. The county was created 109 years ago in 1917.
County Snapshot
De Baca County at a glance
De Baca County currently has 1 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
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New Mexico counties
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Fort SumnerPopulation 854
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Quick Facts about De Baca County
| Population | 1,673 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Mexico (United States) |
| Area | 6045 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.3424,-104.4120 |
| Named for | Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca |
| Altitude | 4,905 feet / 1495 meters |
| Capital | Fort Sumner |
| Establishment | February 28, 1917 |
| Time Zone | UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 01:02:33 (16th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -20.86% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 41℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
De Baca County is located at 34°20'33"N 104°24'43"W (34.3423900, -104.4120000). It has 4 neighbors: Guadalupe County, Chaves County, Lincoln County and Quay County.
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The largest city of De Baca County is Fort Sumner with a population of 854. . See all De Baca County cities & populated places.
De Baca County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in De Baca County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Sumner | 854 | Village in De Baca County, New Mexico, United States |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of De Baca County decreased by 20.86% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,022 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,000 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,957 | -2.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,928 | -1.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,861 | -3.6% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,873 | 0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,835 | -2.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,805 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,779 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,748 | -1.77% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,673 | -4.48% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
| Bernalillo County | 681,666 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Albuquerque | 562,540 | The third most populous city in New Mexico and the center of the Albuquerque metropolitan area. |
| Doña Ana County | 221,262 | County in New Mexico, United States |
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| San Juan County | 123,312 | County in southeastern Utah, United States |
| Las Cruces | 105,096 | The second most populous city in New Mexico. |
| Rio Rancho | 99,885 | The second most populous city in Sandoval County, New Mexico. |
| Santa Fe | 84,996 | The capital of New Mexico. |
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| Lea County | 71,830 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| McKinley County | 70,824 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Otero County | 67,967 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| Chaves County | 64,711 | County in New Mexico, United States |
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