Tatum, New Mexico
Tatum: Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
About
Tatum is a city located in the county of Lea in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its population at the 2010 census was 798 and a population density of 193 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 829 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tatum
| Population : | 829 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Mexico (United States) |
| County : | Lea County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 575 |
| Area : | 4.12 km2 |
| Continent : | North America |
| Altitude : | 3,999 feet / 1219 meters |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 11:37:36 (21st December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 88267 |
| Density : | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 3.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tatum is located at 33°15'25"N 103°19'4"W (33.2570600, -103.3177300).
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Demographics
The population of Tatum increased by 3.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 798 | - | census |
| 2011 | 799 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 814 | 1.84% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 841 | 3.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 859 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 858 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 831 | -3.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 810 | -2.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 815 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 829 | 1.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 829 | 0% | estimation process |
Tatum zip code is 88267.
County name: Lea, County
fips: 35025
Other places with the same name (3)
- Tatum , Texas City in Rusk County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,417 people.
- Tatum , South Carolina human settlement in Marlboro County, South Carolina, United States of America with a population of 68 people.
Other cities in Lea County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lea County , NM.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hobbs | 39,339 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Lovington | 11,474 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Eunice | 3,049 | City in Lea County, New Mexico, United States |
| Jal | 2,118 | Human settlement in Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America |
