Time Zone: DeBaca County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Fort Sumner is the Seat for DeBaca County.
DeBaca County was founded in 1917. DeBaca was created by taking area from Chaves and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> DeBaca had a population of 1,819 people. This is a decrease of 18.79% since the last Census (which gave a population of 2,240 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, DeBaca represented 0.12% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 32nd most populous county (out of 33 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 2,022 | -9.73% | +11.16% since 2009 |
2009 | 1,819 | -18.79% | -2.26% since 2008 |
2008 | 1,861 | -16.92% | -0.53% since 2007 |
2007 | 1,871 | -16.47% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 2,240 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the DeBaca County Census Page for DeBaca County. .
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