Tatum, SC Demographics

A map of Tatum's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	51	40	63.8%	52.6%
Native American/Other	29	9	36.3%	11.8%
Black	0	21	0.0%	27.6%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	2.6%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	5.3%

Tatum, South Carolina has an estimated population of 80, an increase from the 76 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% White, 36.3% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina 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 62.9% in 2020 and 46.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tatum is ranked the 455th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 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 463rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tatum's White Population

51 residents of Tatum, or 63.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tatum is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Tatum ranks 288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's White population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. White residents' share of Tatum's population has increased from 52.6% to 63.8%.

Tatum is more White than neighboring McColl (41.3% White), Clio (13.3% White), Bennettsville (28.3% White), and Gibson (28.6% White). Tatum is less White than neighboring Scotch Meadows (85.9% 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 significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Tatum ranks 226th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Tatum's population has decreased from 27.6% to 0.0%.

Tatum is less Black than neighboring McColl (31.4% Black), Clio (62.4% Black), Scotch Meadows (10.5% Black), Bennettsville (59% Black), and Gibson (58.8% 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 South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Tatum ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Tatum's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tatum is less Asian than neighboring McColl (0.2% Asian), and Bennettsville (1.1% Asian).

Tatum's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Tatum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tatum is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Tatum ranks 289th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Tatum's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

Tatum is less Hispanic than neighboring McColl (3.2% Hispanic), Clio (9.8% Hispanic), and Bennettsville (2.1% Hispanic).

Tatum's Native American/Other Population

29 residents of Tatum, or 36.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tatum is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Tatum ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 222.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tatum's population has increased from 11.8% to 36.3%.

Tatum is more Native American/Other than neighboring McColl (6.4% Native American/Other), Clio (10.2% Native American/Other), Scotch Meadows (0% Native American/Other), Bennettsville (2.5% Native American/Other), and Gibson (8.3% Native American/Other).

Tatum's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Tatum, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tatum is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Tatum ranks 57th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tatum's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tatum's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.0%.

Tatum is less Multiracial than neighboring McColl (17.5% Multiracial), Clio (4.3% Multiracial), Scotch Meadows (3.5% Multiracial), Bennettsville (7% Multiracial), and Gibson (4.3% 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.