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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 2025 population of 712 . Tatum is currently growing at a rate of 2.59% annually and its population has increased by 0.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 706 in 2020.

The median age in Tatum is 34.3 years: 38.3 years for males, and 34 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.7 males.

712
Total Population
449
Density (mi²)
18 2.59%
Growth

Tatum Population

Tatum Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Tatum includes 57.2% White, 10.46% other race, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (57.2%)

Two or more races (32.34%)

Other race (10.46%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White42157.2%
Two or more races23832.34%
Other race7710.46%

Tatum Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

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)