Tatum, TX Demographics

A map of Tatum's Population by Race

Tatum, Texas had a population of 1,342 in 2020. It was 54.2% White, 16.3% Black, 0.3% Asian, 24.4% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 4.5% 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 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is the 873rd 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

728 residents of Tatum identify as White, or 54.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Tatum larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is ranked #925 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tatum is more White than neighboring Easton (11.8% White), and Lakeport (23.3% White). Tatum is less White than neighboring Beckville (61.6% White), Lake Cherokee (78.2% White), and Hallsville (75.7% White).

Tatum's Black Population

219 residents of Tatum identify as Black, or 16.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tatum roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is ranked #191 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tatum is more Black than neighboring Lake Cherokee (6.8% Black), and Hallsville (9.4% Black). Tatum is less Black than neighboring Beckville (23.7% Black), Easton (51.9% Black), and Lakeport (50.3% Black).

Tatum's Asian Population

4 residents of Tatum identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tatum slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is ranked #951 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tatum is more Asian than neighboring Easton (0% Asian), and Lake Cherokee (0% Asian). Tatum is less Asian than neighboring Hallsville (1.2% Asian), and Lakeport (1.7% Asian).

Tatum's Hispanic Population

328 residents of Tatum identify as Hispanic, or 24.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tatum less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is ranked #1040 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tatum is more Hispanic than neighboring Beckville (12.5% Hispanic), Lake Cherokee (10.4% Hispanic), Hallsville (8.2% Hispanic), and Lakeport (21.5% Hispanic). Tatum is less Hispanic than neighboring Easton (34.7% Hispanic).

Tatum's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Tatum identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tatum roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is ranked #1386 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tatum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beckville (0% Native American/Other). Tatum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Cherokee (1.1% Native American/Other), Hallsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lakeport (0.4% Native American/Other).

Tatum's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Tatum identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tatum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Tatum is ranked #381 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tatum is more Multiracial than neighboring Beckville (1.9% Multiracial), Easton (1.4% Multiracial), Lake Cherokee (3.4% Multiracial), and Lakeport (2.8% Multiracial). Tatum is less Multiracial than neighboring Hallsville (4.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.