Tatum, New Mexico
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Tatum is a town located in Lea County, New Mexico. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 683.
Geography
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Location of Tatum, New Mexico
Tatum is located at 33°15'19" North, 103°18'58" West (33.255401, -103.316143)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²). 3.1 km² (1.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 683 people, 267 households, and 194 families residing in the town. The population density is 223.5/km² (578.8/mi²). There are 391 housing units at an average density of 127.9/km² (331.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 65.45% White, 1.02% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 30.31% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. 37.34% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 267 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% are married couples living together, 7.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% are non-families. 25.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.56 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $28,833, and the median income for a family is $33,393. Males have a median income of $31,111 versus $19,750 for females. The per capita income for the town is $11,728. 18.7% of the population and 16.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.8% of those under the age of 18 and 21.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.