Tatum is a city located in Rusk County Texas. Tatum has a 2024 population of 1,389. Tatum is currently growing at a rate of 0.87% annually and its population has increased by 3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,341 in 2020.
The average household income in Tatum is $70,395 with a poverty rate of 23.28%. The median age in Tatum is 29.7 years: 27 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tatum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 772 | 58.53% |
| Two or more races | 235 | 17.82% |
| Black or African American | 227 | 17.21% |
| Other race | 58 | 4.4% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 483 | 2.73 | 63.8 | 36.2 |
| Non Family | 154 | 1.12 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Female | 148 | 3.43 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 136 | 3.58 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Male | 45 | 3.36 | 80 | 20 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
63.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 8.31% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 14.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 4.88% |
| High School Graduate | 258 | 34.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 3.56% |
| Some College | 197 | 25.99% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 478 | 460 | 46 |
| Black | 159 | 105 | 13 |
| Hispanic | 100 | 82 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 86 | 78 | 43 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $96,016 | $96,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $58,500 | $61,597 | $15,703 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,069 | $67,431 | $39,063 |
| Some College | $50,500 | $81,250 | $39,688 |
$60,069
Average Earnings
$67,431
Average Male
$39,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.84% of Tatum residents speak only English, while 17.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 294 | 116 | 39.46% |
| Black | 227 | 91 | 40.09% |
| Multiple | 235 | 79 | 33.62% |
| White | 702 | 77 | 10.97% |
| Other | 58 | 15 | 25.86% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
23.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.97%
Male Poverty Rate
28.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tatum is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tatum is White, with 10.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.11% |
| High School | 24.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.63% |
| Some College | 7.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 11.07% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,768 | $78,748 |
| Households | $48,125 | $70,395 |
| Married Families | $94,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,594 | $40,497 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.1%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40 | 7.13% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 10.65% |
| Other Race | 16 | 47.06% |
| Black | 9 | 5.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
44.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
81.96%
Born in Tatum
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
2.58%
Non Citizen
0.38%
Naturalized
97.04% of Tatum residents were born in the United States, with 81.96% having been born in Texas. 2.58% 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 | 1,449 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 1,437 | 12 | 0.84% |
| 2027 | 1,425 | 12 | 0.85% |
| 2026 | 1,413 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 2025 | 1,401 | 12 | 0.86% |
| 2024 | 1,389 | 12 | 0.87% |
| 2023 | 1,377 | 19 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 1,358 | 4 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,354 | 13 | 0.97% |
| 2020 | 1,341 | -74 | -5.23% |
| 2019 | 1,415 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 1,411 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2017 | 1,407 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 1,409 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 1,414 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 1,417 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2013 | 1,419 | -12 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 1,431 | 6 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 1,425 | 11 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 1,414 | 0 | 0% |