Sumatra is located in Liberty county best known for its camping due to its close proximity to the Apalachicola National Forest. The population of the entire county of Liberty as of 2005 was 7,773 people. The median income for the county was $28,000 according to the 2000 census report. The biggest school in the area is Liberty County High School. Local businesses include Shores Rhonda White Oak Landing and Liberty County Water.