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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tatum

South Carolina · 49 residents · 0.908 sq mi
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Tatum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,464. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $45,000. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

49
−29%vs 2000
vs 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
−29%vs 2000
vs 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
57.8
+41%vs 2000
vs 40.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4165891131371990201020202024Tatum
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,464
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$16,021
−11%vs 2000
vs $17,926 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $375 in 2000
US average: $450
90.5%
+6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.4% in 2000
9.5% rent
2.3
+44%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(52)
Black15.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.7%(30)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

41.5%
+16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.1%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−24%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tatum, South Carolina?

Tatum, South Carolina has about 49 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tatum, South Carolina?

The typical household in Tatum, South Carolina earns about $19,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tatum, South Carolina expensive?

In Tatum, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $45,000, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Tatum, South Carolina?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tatum, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tatum, South Carolina?

About 8.2% of people in Tatum, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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