Total population (1996 census): 2252
County seat: Fort Sumner
Crop Statistics (1997 US Census of Agriculture)
| Forages | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Total Hay* | 65 | 6073 | 28470 tons, dry | |
| Alfalfa Hay | 56 | 5393 | 26651 tons, dry | |
| Small Grain Hay | 17 | 389 | 1150 tons, dry | |
| Tame Hay | 8 | D | D | |
| Sorghum Cut for Dry Forage or Hay | 3 | D | 73 tons, dry | |
| Fruits and Nuts | Farms | Acres | Yield | |
| Pecans | 5 | 15 | 514 in shell | |
*Alfalfa, grass silage, green chops etc.
D=Withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual farms.