Tatum, NM Demographics

A map of Tatum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	296	384	49.5%	54.4%
White	266	300	44.5%	42.5%
Multiracial	36	17	6.0%	2.4%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	0.3%

Tatum, New Mexico has an estimated population of 598, a large decrease from the 706 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.5% Hispanic, 44.5% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tatum, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tatum has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tatum, that probability was 52.3% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tatum is ranked the 217th most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. 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 was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tatum's White Population

266 residents of Tatum, or 44.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tatum is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. Tatum ranks 209th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's White population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. White residents' share of Tatum's population has increased from 42.5% to 44.5%.

Tatum is more White than neighboring Lovington (26.6% White), Bledsoe (15.4% White), Plains (36.4% White), North Hobbs (36.2% White), and Hobbs (28.2% White).

Tatum's Black Population

0 residents of Tatum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tatum is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Tatum ranks 244th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Tatum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tatum is less Black than neighboring Lovington (0.9% Black), and Hobbs (5.1% Black).

Tatum's Asian Population

0 residents of Tatum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tatum is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Tatum ranks 259th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tatum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tatum is less Asian than neighboring Lovington (0.9% Asian), Plains (5.7% Asian), and Hobbs (1% Asian).

Tatum's Hispanic Population

296 residents of Tatum, or 49.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tatum is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tatum ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Tatum's population has decreased from 54.4% to 49.5%.

Tatum is more Hispanic than neighboring Plains (44.9% Hispanic). Tatum is less Hispanic than neighboring Lovington (69.1% Hispanic), Bledsoe (84.6% Hispanic), North Hobbs (62.1% Hispanic), and Hobbs (62.9% Hispanic).

Tatum's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Tatum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tatum is lower than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. Tatum ranks 438th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tatum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tatum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lovington (0.3% Native American/Other), North Hobbs (0.6% Native American/Other), and Hobbs (0.8% Native American/Other).

Tatum's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Tatum, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tatum is slightly higher than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Tatum ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 111.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tatum's population has increased from 2.4% to 6.0%.

Tatum is more Multiracial than neighboring Lovington (2.3% Multiracial), Bledsoe (0% Multiracial), North Hobbs (1% Multiracial), and Hobbs (2% Multiracial). Tatum is less Multiracial than neighboring Plains (13% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.