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Tatum

New Mexico · 798 residents · 1.585 sq mi
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Tatum has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,927. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $50,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
798
+17%since 2000
from 683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
503 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−4%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556266977688391990201020202024Tatum
2024598
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,927
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$19,298
+65%since 2000
from $11,728 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$244
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−52.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.6%(407)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(255)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.6%(414)
2010
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(417)
Black1.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino44.2%(353)
Asian0.9%(7)
Other4.8%(38)
Diversity Score69.8%(557)
Diversity Score
70
+15%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
−14%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.2%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tatum, New Mexico?

Tatum, New Mexico has about 798 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tatum, New Mexico?

The typical household in Tatum, New Mexico earns about $40,927 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tatum, New Mexico expensive?

In Tatum, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $50,700, and the typical rent is about $244 a month.

How educated are people in Tatum, New Mexico?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Tatum, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tatum, New Mexico?

About 8.0% of people in Tatum, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tatum, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tatum, New Mexico has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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