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Tatum

County:
Lea County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.585
State:
New Mexico

Tatum is a town located in Lea County, New Mexico. Tatum has a 2026 population of 710. Tatum is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 711 in 2020.

The median age in Tatum is 34.7 years: 38.1 years for males, and 34.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 113.6 males.

710
Total Population
448
Density (mi²)
-1 -0.14%
Growth

Tatum Population

Tatum Population

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026710-1-0.14%
202571140.57%
2024707101.43%
2023697131.9%
2022684-13-1.87%
2021697-14-1.97%
202071100%
2019830151.84%
201881570.87%
2017808-24-2.88%
2016832-26-3.03%
2015858-1-0.12%
2014859172.02%
2013842273.31%
2012815151.88%
201180020.25%
2010792-3-0.38%

Median Age

Overall: 34.7 years
Female: 34.6 years
Male: 38.1 years

Tatum Adults

There are 487 adults, (105 of whom are seniors) in Tatum.

Sex Ratio

Female: 280 (46.8%)
Male: 318 (53.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Tatum includes 46.32% White, 18.39% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White27746.32%
Two or more races21135.28%
Other race11018.39%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races17529.26%
Other race11018.39%
White111.84%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26644.48%
Two or more races366.02%

Tatum Marital Status

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)