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Tatum

New Mexico · 706 residents · 1.585 sq mi
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Tatum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
+3%since 2000
from 683 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
445 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−5%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5556266977688391990201020202024Tatum
2024598
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$33,791
+188%since 2000
from $11,728 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services16.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing16.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade15.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
20.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+81%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(300)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(384)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score62.4%(441)
Diversity Score
62
+3%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−52.3 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tatum, New Mexico?

Tatum, New Mexico has about 706 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tatum, New Mexico earns about $42,708 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 $80,900, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Tatum, New Mexico?

About 18.6% 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 15.4% of people in Tatum, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tatum, New Mexico grown since 1990?

Yes, Tatum, New Mexico has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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