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Tatum

South Carolina · 76 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 $36,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% 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 $83,300. With a median age of 52.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
+10%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.7
+29%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4165891131371990201020202024Tatum
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$4,657
−74%since 2000
from $17,926 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade60%
US avg: 10%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,300
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(40)
Black27.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(2)
Diversity Score64.7%(49)
Diversity Score
65
+48%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+34.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−13%since 2000
from 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−57.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
13.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
Female
86.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
76.1%
−22.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tatum, South Carolina?

Tatum, South Carolina has about 76 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tatum, South Carolina earns about $36,250 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 $83,300.

How educated are people in Tatum, South Carolina?

About 4.5% 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 3.3% of people in Tatum, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tatum, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Tatum, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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

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