Tatum, NM Demographics
A map of Tatum's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 384 | 54.4% |
White | 300 | 42.5% |
Multiracial | 17 | 2.4% |
Black | 2 | 0.3% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.3% |
Asian | 1 | 0.1% |
Tatum, New Mexico had a population of 706 in 2020. It was 42.5% White, 0.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, 54.4% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tatum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is the 208th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Tatum's White Population
300 residents of Tatum identify as White, or 42.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Tatum slightly larger than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is ranked #208 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Tatum is more White than neighboring Lovington (22.2% White), Bledsoe (39.3% White), Plains (33.7% White), and Hobbs (28.4% White). Tatum is less White than neighboring North Hobbs (49.1% White).
Tatum's Black Population
2 residents of Tatum identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tatum roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Tatum is more Black than neighboring Bledsoe (0% Black), and Plains (0.1% Black). Tatum is less Black than neighboring Lovington (1.8% Black), North Hobbs (1.4% Black), and Hobbs (5.1% Black).
Tatum's Asian Population
1 residents of Tatum identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tatum roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is ranked #258 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Tatum is more Asian than neighboring Bledsoe (0% Asian), and Plains (0% Asian). Tatum is less Asian than neighboring Lovington (0.7% Asian), North Hobbs (0.5% Asian), and Hobbs (1.2% Asian).
Tatum's Hispanic Population
384 residents of Tatum identify as Hispanic, or 54.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tatum slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is ranked #204 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Tatum is more Hispanic than neighboring North Hobbs (45.4% Hispanic). Tatum is less Hispanic than neighboring Lovington (73.3% Hispanic), Bledsoe (60.7% Hispanic), Plains (63.8% Hispanic), and Hobbs (61.9% Hispanic).
Tatum's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Tatum identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tatum slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is ranked #431 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Tatum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bledsoe (0% Native American/Other). Tatum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lovington (0.9% Native American/Other), Plains (0.4% Native American/Other), North Hobbs (0.9% Native American/Other), and Hobbs (1.2% Native American/Other).
Tatum's Multiracial Population
17 residents of Tatum identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tatum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, Tatum is ranked #247 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Tatum is more Multiracial than neighboring Lovington (1.1% Multiracial), Bledsoe (0% Multiracial), Plains (2% Multiracial), and Hobbs (2.2% Multiracial). Tatum is less Multiracial than neighboring North Hobbs (2.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.