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Tatum (NM) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Tatum, New Mexico

StateNew Mexico
Land Area (mi²)1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)434.1/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-1.29% (-9)
Growth Since 2020-11% (-85)
Rank in State179th
Rank in Country17241th

The population of Tatum, NM in 2022 is estimated to be 688. This is a decrease of -1.29% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Tatum by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Tatum by Age

Tatum Population Pyramid 2022
Tatum Median Age
32.8
Total
32.9
Male
32.3
Female
Tatum Sex Ratio
46.83%
362
Male
53.17%
411
Female
Tatum Age Dependency Ratio
13.7
Old Age Dependency Ratio
31.8
Child Dependency Ratio
Tatum Adults
604
Adults
(73 of whom are seniors) in Tatum.

Population of Tatum by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Tatum

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 15.39%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 6.08%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 23.6%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Tatum

While the overall poverty rate of Tatum is 15.39%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (23.6%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (6.08%).

Poverty Rate of Tatum by Employment Status and Sex

33.54%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
3.07%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Tatum by Education

13.33%
Less Than 9th Grade
5.02%
High School
5.13%
Some College
59.62%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Tatum

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Tatum

The most common language spoken in Tatum is English, with 67.23% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 32.77% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Tatum by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Tatum, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Tatum by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree61.07%
Bachelors Degree9817.53%
Associates Degree478.41%
Some College10919.5%
High School Graduate23942.75%
9th to 12th Grade356.26%
Less Than 9th Grade254.47%

Earnings Statistics of Tatum by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$47,569

Average Earnings

$71,094

Average Male

$0

Average Female

Employment of Tatum by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Tatum by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
68.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.2%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Tatum by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of Tatum

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime0
Crime Rate2
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime0
Property Crime0
Crime Rate2
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault0

Marital Status of Tatum

Marriage Rates

  • 42.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 48.7%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 36.2%

    Female Marriage Rate

Tatum Marriage

In Tatum, 48.7% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 35-44.

Households and Families of Tatum

Tatum Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Tatum Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
65.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Tatum by Type

2.63
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets