Tatum is a town located in Lea County New Mexico. Tatum has a 2024 population of 672. Tatum is currently declining at a rate of -1.32% annually and its population has decreased by -4.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 706 in 2020.
The average household income in Tatum is $63,210 with a poverty rate of 23.66%. The median age in Tatum is 34.1 years: 35.8 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tatum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 55.79% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 29.09% |
| Other race | 95 | 11.96% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 3.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 320 | 2.48 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Married | 122 | 3.48 | 95.9 | 4.1 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.18 | 94.3 | 5.7 |
| Female | 86 | 2.56 | 29.1 | 70.9 |
| Male | 7 | 3.57 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
75.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 7.93% |
| Associates Degree | 42 | 7.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 13.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 1.29% |
| High School Graduate | 197 | 36.35% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61 | 11.25% |
| Some College | 118 | 21.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 293 | 207 | 8 |
| White | 238 | 220 | 73 |
| 2+ Races | 130 | 98 | 8 |
| Other Race | 78 | 54 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,929 | $45,703 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,198 | $80,769 | $0 |
| Some College | $41,786 | $80,114 | $0 |
$46,198
Average Earnings
$80,769
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.04% of Tatum residents speak only English, while 35.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 35.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 100 | 34.6% |
| Multiple | 223 | 41 | 18.39% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 37 | 8.51% |
| Black | 25 | 25 | 100% |
23.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.86%
Male Poverty Rate
33.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tatum is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tatum is Hispanic, with 8.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 65.43% |
| Some College | 19.38% |
| High School | 8.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 37.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,750 | $48,131 |
| Households | $46,477 | $63,210 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,114 | $59,040 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.3%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 2.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
49.87%
Born in Tatum
87.53%
Native Born
12.47%
Foreign Born
5.04%
Non Citizen
7.43%
Naturalized
87.53% of Tatum residents were born in the United States, with 49.87% having been born in New Mexico. 5.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 630 | -9 | -1.41% |
| 2028 | 639 | -8 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 647 | -8 | -1.22% |
| 2026 | 655 | -9 | -1.36% |
| 2025 | 664 | -8 | -1.19% |
| 2024 | 672 | -9 | -1.32% |
| 2023 | 681 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 682 | -9 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 691 | -15 | -2.12% |
| 2020 | 706 | -124 | -14.94% |
| 2019 | 830 | 15 | 1.84% |
| 2018 | 815 | 7 | 0.87% |
| 2017 | 808 | -24 | -2.88% |
| 2016 | 832 | -26 | -3.03% |
| 2015 | 858 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 859 | 17 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 842 | 27 | 3.31% |
| 2012 | 815 | 15 | 1.88% |
| 2011 | 800 | 8 | 1.01% |
| 2010 | 792 | 0 | 0% |