Tatum, NMPublished Date: December 23, 2024Tatum is located in Lea County, New Mexico and has a population of 794. The poverty rate in Tatum is 23.7% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in Tatum is 0% while the Lea County unemployment rate is 7.4%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 49% |
| Female | | 51% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| Tatum | | 34.1 |
| Lea | | 32.2 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| Tatum | | $46,477 |
| Lea | | $65,855 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| Tatum | | $83,548 |
| Lea | | $165,811 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| Tatum | | $0 |
| Lea | | $1,031 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| Tatum | | 23.7% |
| Lea | | 17.8% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 55.8%
▩ Black or African American 3.1%
▩ Asian 0%
▩ Native 0%
▩ Pacific 0%
▩ Other 12%
▩ Hispanic 54.8%
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