Sumner, Nebraska
Sumner: City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America
About
Sumner is a city located in the county of Dawson in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 236 and a population density of 309 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 218 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sumner
| Population : | 218 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| County : | Dawson County |
| Postal code : | 68878 |
| Area : | 0.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,365 feet / 721 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:05:43 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 285 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sumner is located at 40°57'0"N 99°30'19"W (40.9500100, -99.5053800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sumner decreased by 8.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 236 | - | census |
| 2011 | 234 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 232 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 232 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 229 | -1.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 228 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 225 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 224 | -0.45% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 222 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 219 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 218 | -0.46% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 31,364 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 31,600 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 31,192 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 31,600 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.7% |
| White only, percent : | 91.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.9% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.6% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,901 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.0% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,115 |
Sumner zip code is 68878.
County name: Dawson, County
fips: 31047
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 15,115 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $165,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,325 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $480 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $716 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 68 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,584 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.40 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 48,703 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 154,445 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,187,802 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 331,598 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,555 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,343 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,078 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.8% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 741 |
| 2019 total employment : | 9,215 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 355,700 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -1.0% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,259 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,968 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,712 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 781 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 129 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,688 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 410 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,359 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 16.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1,971.13 |
Schools in Sumner
College & universities near Sumner, NE
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 181215 | University of Nebraska at Kearney | Kearney (NE) | 68849-1212 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sumner, NE
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLD | Holdrege | 100 West Ave. | RAIL |
| HAS | Hastings | 501 West First St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Dawson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Dawson County , NE.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 10,109 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States |
| Cozad | 3,715 | City in Nebraska |
| Gothenburg | 3,424 | City in Nebraska, USA |
| Overton | 564 | Village in Nebraska, USA |
| Farnam | 164 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
| Eddyville | 93 | City in Dawson County, Nebraska, United States of America |
