Tatum, NM

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Tatum Overview

794
TOTAL POPULATION
389
MALE POPULATION
405
FEMALE POPULATION
96.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
104.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$35,655
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$46,477
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
389
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Tatum Zip Codes

Tatum Area Codes

Race in Tatum

The most populous races in Tatum are White / Caucasian (443 | 55.8%), Hispanic or Latino (435 | 54.8%), and Two or more Races (231 | 29.1%).
Race in Tatum
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American253.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino43554.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian44355.8%
Two or more Races23129.1%
Some other Race9512.0%
Total794100.0%

Ancestry in Tatum

The most populous ancestries reported in Tatum are Mexican (419 | 52.8%), Irish (96 | 12.1%), European (68 | 8.6%), English (59 | 7.4%), and German (47 | 5.9%), together accounting for 86.8% of all Tatum residents.
Ancestry in Tatum
Ancestry# Population% Population
American232.9%
Chickasaw30.4%
Danish60.8%
English597.4%
European688.6%
French91.1%
German475.9%
Irish9612.1%
Mexican41952.8%
Navajo384.8%
Portuguese70.9%
Puerto Rican60.8%
Seminole81.0%
Sioux30.4%
Spanish101.3%
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Immigrants in Tatum

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tatum came from Central America (99 | 12.5%), Latin America (99 | 12.5%), and Mexico (99 | 12.5%), together accounting for 37.4% of all Tatum residents.
Immigrants in Tatum
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America9912.5%
Latin America9912.5%
Mexico9912.5%
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Sex and Age in Tatum

Sex and Age in Tatum

The most populous age groups in Tatum are 30 to 34 Years (74 | 19.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (56 | 13.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Tatum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (8.7%)23 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)16 (4.0%)
10 to 14 Years13 (3.3%)43 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Years32 (8.2%)53 (13.1%)
20 to 24 Years5 (1.3%)33 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years30 (7.7%)34 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years74 (19.0%)56 (13.8%)
35 to 39 Years17 (4.4%)16 (4.0%)
40 to 44 Years49 (12.6%)22 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years41 (10.5%)27 (6.7%)
50 to 54 Years7 (1.8%)9 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years21 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years16 (4.1%)15 (3.7%)
65 to 69 Years24 (6.2%)17 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years4 (1.0%)7 (1.7%)
75 to 79 Years11 (2.8%)31 (7.6%)
80 to 84 Years11 (2.8%)3 (0.7%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (100.0%)405 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Tatum

Median Family Size in Tatum

The median family size in Tatum is 2.66 persons per family, with married-couple families (122 | 56.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.48 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (86 | 40.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.49 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Tatum
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple122 (56.7%)3.48
Single Male/Father7 (3.3%)2.57
Single Female/Mother86 (40.0%)1.49
Total Families215 (100.0%)2.66

Median Household Size in Tatum

The median household size in Tatum is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (7 | 2.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (105 | 32.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.18 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Tatum
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple122 (38.1%)3.48
Single Male/Father7 (2.2%)3.57
Single Female/Mother86 (26.9%)2.56
Non-family105 (32.8%)1.18
Total Households320 (100.0%)2.48

Household Size by Marriage Status in Tatum

Out of a total of 320 households in Tatum, 215 (67.2%) are family households, while 105 (32.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 102, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 92.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tatum
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-92 (28.7%)
2-Person Households102 (31.9%)13 (4.1%)
3-Person Households50 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households29 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households26 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (67.2%)105 (32.8%)

Female Fertility in Tatum

Fertility by Age in Tatum

Average fertility rate in Tatum is 133.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 260.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Tatum
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years32 (100.0%)260.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)133.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tatum

25.0% of women with births (32) in Tatum are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tatum
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)

Fertility by Education in Tatum

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Tatum
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma7 (21.9%)127.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (25.0%)178.0
Bachelor's Degree17 (53.1%)243.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total32 (100.0%)133.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tatum

75.0% of women with births in Tatum are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tatum
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (25.0%)24 (75.0%)

Income in Tatum

Income Overview in Tatum

Per Capita Income in Tatum is $35,655, while median incomes of families and households are $40,750 and $46,477 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income794$35,655
Median Family Income215$40,750
Mean Family Income215$48,131
Median Household Income320$46,477
Mean Household Income320$63,210
Income Deficit215$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)7940.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)794100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7940.46

Earnings by Sex in Tatum

Earnings by Sex in Tatum
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male249 (60.6%)$80,673
Female162 (39.4%)$0
Total411 (100.0%)$44,779

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tatum

The most common earnings brackets in Tatum are $100,000+ for men (77 | 30.9%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (61 | 37.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tatum
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)13 (8.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)15 (9.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99921 (8.4%)61 (37.7%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)7 (4.3%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4999 (3.6%)8 (4.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)3 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9999 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9993 (1.2%)9 (5.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99922 (8.8%)17 (10.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99924 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9999 (3.6%)8 (4.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)17 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99965 (26.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+77 (30.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (100.0%)162 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tatum

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tatum
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,703$0
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree$80,114$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$80,769$0

Family Income in Tatum

Family Income Brackets in Tatum

According to the Tatum family income data, there are 62 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Tatum
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006228.8%
$10,000 to $14,99983.7%
$15,000 to $24,99931.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992612.1%
$35,000 to $49,9993415.8%
$50,000 to $74,9992913.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993516.3%
$100,000 to $149,99994.2%
$150,000 to $199,99994.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tatum

4-person families (31 | 14.4%) account for the highest median family income in Tatum with $81,375 per family, while 4-person families (31 | 14.4%) have the highest median income of $20,344 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tatum
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families127 (59.1%)$0
3-Person Families28 (13.0%)$29,167
4-Person Families31 (14.4%)$81,375
5-Person Families26 (12.1%)$0
6-Person Families3 (1.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total215 (100.0%)$40,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tatum

Family Income by Number of Earners in Tatum
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners30 (14.0%)$27,143
1 Earner133 (61.9%)$0
2 Earners43 (20.0%)$79,659
3+ Earners9 (4.2%)$0
Total215 (100.0%)$40,750

Household Income in Tatum

Household Income Brackets in Tatum

With 90 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Tatum, accounting for 28.1% of all households. In contrast, only 9 households (2.8%) fall into the $100,000 to $149,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Tatum
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006219.4%
$10,000 to $14,999154.7%
$15,000 to $24,999185.6%
$25,000 to $34,999268.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994815.0%
$50,000 to $74,999216.6%
$75,000 to $99,9999028.1%
$100,000 to $149,99992.8%
$150,000 to $199,99992.8%
$200,000+226.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Tatum

The median household income in Tatum is $46,477, with the highest median household income of $52,361 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 69 households (21.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Tatum
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years177 (55.3%)$0
45 to 64 Years69 (21.6%)$52,361
65+ Years74 (23.1%)$27,143
Total320 (100.0%)$46,477

Poverty in Tatum

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tatum

With 12.9% poverty level for males and 33.8% for females among the residents of Tatum, 6 to 11 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 9 males (100.0%) and 7 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tatum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)3 (13.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)21 (67.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years12 (46.2%)19 (47.5%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)7 (17.9%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)53 (58.9%)
35 to 44 Years9 (13.6%)20 (52.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years19 (51.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (29.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total49 (12.9%)137 (33.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tatum

According to the poverty statistics in Tatum, males aged under 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tatum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (100.0%)20 (87.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (100.0%)10 (32.3%)
15 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (53.8%)21 (52.5%)
18 to 24 Years9 (100.0%)32 (82.1%)
25 to 34 Years104 (100.0%)37 (41.1%)
35 to 44 Years57 (86.4%)18 (47.4%)
45 to 54 Years48 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years18 (48.6%)15 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years28 (100.0%)17 (70.8%)
75 Years and over22 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
Total332 (87.1%)268 (66.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tatum

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tatum show that 7.4% or 9 of the total 122 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 45.0%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tatum
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (92.6%)9 (7.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tatum

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tatum
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (73.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)61 (70.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tatum

The poverty data for Tatum shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (7.4%) and 61 of the single-parent households (65.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (45.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 household (69.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tatum
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)61 (69.3%)
3 or 4 Children9 (45.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (7.4%)61 (65.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Tatum

Employment by Class of Employer in Tatum

Among the 389 employed individuals in Tatum, private company employees (296 | 76.1%), not-for-profit organizations (27 | 6.9%), and state government employees (24 | 6.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Tatum
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees29676.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)92.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)102.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations276.9%
Local Government Employees235.9%
State Government Employees246.2%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total389100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Tatum

Employment Status by Age in Tatum
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years13 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years55 (85.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years79 (76.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years60 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years24 (77.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years7 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total389 (59.3%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tatum

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tatum
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School56 (72.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma166 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree73 (77.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher74 (94.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total369 (85.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Tatum

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tatum are Community & Social Service (27 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (27 | 6.9%), Management (21 | 5.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (14 | 3.6%), and Health Technologists (14 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Tatum

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tatum, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.4%), and Health Technologists (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Tatum
OccupationMaleFemale
Management21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Health Technologists10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Total (Category)31 (47.7%)34 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)249 (64.0%)140 (36.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Tatum are Food Preparation & Serving (23 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (12 | 3.1%), and Healthcare Support (9 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Tatum

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Tatum
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)21 (47.7%)23 (52.3%)
Total (Overall)249 (64.0%)140 (36.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tatum are Office & Administration (84 | 21.6%), and Sales & Related (10 | 2.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Tatum

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Tatum
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration9 (10.7%)75 (89.3%)
Total (Category)19 (20.2%)75 (79.8%)
Total (Overall)249 (64.0%)140 (36.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tatum are Construction & Extraction (71 | 18.2%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Tatum

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Tatum
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction63 (88.7%)8 (11.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)68 (89.5%)8 (10.5%)
Total (Overall)249 (64.0%)140 (36.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tatum are Production (74 | 19.0%), Transportation (19 | 4.9%), and Material Moving (17 | 4.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Tatum

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Tatum
OccupationMaleFemale
Production74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)249 (64.0%)140 (36.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Tatum

Employment Industries in Tatum

The major employment industries in Tatum include Utilities (74 | 19.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (73 | 18.8%), Construction (71 | 18.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (37 | 9.5%), and Educational Services (33 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Tatum

Employment Industries by Sex in Tatum

The Tatum industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Retail Trade (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tatum
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction18 (25.4%)53 (74.7%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance31 (83.8%)6 (16.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Total249 (64.0%)140 (36.0%)

Education in Tatum

School Enrollment in Tatum

The most common levels of schooling among the 221 students in Tatum are high school (92 | 41.6%), college / undergraduate (47 | 21.3%), and middle school (42 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Tatum
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School198.6%
Middle School4219.0%
High School9241.6%
College / Undergraduate4721.3%
Graduate / Professional219.5%
Total221100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tatum

Out of a total of 221 students who are enrolled in schools in Tatum, 17 (7.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 204 (92.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 16 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tatum
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds75 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
35 Years and over47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (92.3%)17 (7.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tatum

Business (60 | 74.1%), psychology (17 | 21.0%), and science & technology (4 | 4.9%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Tatum who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tatum
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1721.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology44.9%
Business6074.1%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Tatum

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tatum

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tatum are males with 2 vehicles (115, accounting for 46.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (21, making up 82.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tatum
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle0 (0.0%)53 (37.9%)
2 Vehicles115 (46.2%)21 (15.0%)
3 Vehicles91 (36.5%)38 (27.1%)
4 Vehicles12 (4.8%)6 (4.3%)
5 or more Vehicles31 (12.4%)22 (15.7%)
Total249 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Tatum

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tatum are less than 5 minutes (102 commuters, 26.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (85 commuters, 21.8%), and 35 to 39 minutes (60 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Tatum
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes10226.2%
5 to 9 Minutes00.0%
10 to 14 Minutes92.3%
15 to 19 Minutes287.2%
20 to 24 Minutes215.4%
25 to 29 Minutes205.1%
30 to 34 Minutes8521.8%
35 to 39 Minutes6015.4%
40 to 44 Minutes41.0%
45 to 59 Minutes71.8%
60 to 89 Minutes4812.3%
90 or more Minutes51.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Tatum

The most common commute times in Tatum are 30 to 34 minutes (85 commuters, 34.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (87 commuters, 62.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Tatum
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes15 (6.0%)87 (62.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes9 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes19 (7.6%)9 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes12 (4.8%)9 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (5.6%)6 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes85 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes43 (17.3%)17 (12.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes40 (16.1%)8 (5.7%)
90 or more Minutes5 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tatum

The most frequent times of departure to work in Tatum are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (88, 35.3%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (53, 37.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tatum
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM88 (35.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM53 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM15 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM34 (13.7%)9 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (6.8%)6 (4.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM12 (4.8%)26 (18.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM17 (6.8%)30 (21.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)8 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)8 (5.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (2.4%)53 (37.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total249 (100.0%)140 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Tatum

Occupancy by Ownership in Tatum

Of the total 320 dwellings in Tatum, owner-occupied units account for 243 (75.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 77 (24.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Tatum
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units24375.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7724.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units320100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Tatum

Occupancy by Household Size in Tatum
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9228.7%
2-Person Household11535.9%
3-Person Household5015.6%
4+ Person Household6319.7%
Total Housing Units320100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tatum

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tatum
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household56 (48.7%)59 (51.3%)
3-Person Household37 (74.0%)13 (26.0%)
4+ Person Household58 (92.1%)5 (7.9%)
Total Housing Units243 (75.9%)77 (24.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tatum

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tatum
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School55 (90.2%)6 (9.8%)
High School Diploma80 (81.6%)18 (18.4%)
College/Associate Degree87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher21 (28.4%)53 (71.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tatum

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tatum
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years9930.9%
35 to 44 Years7824.4%
45 to 54 Years5416.9%
55 to 64 Years154.7%
65 to 74 Years4112.8%
75 to 84 Years3310.3%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total320100.0%

Housing Finances in Tatum

Median Income by Occupancy in Tatum

Median Income by Occupancy in Tatum
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied243 (75.9%)$78,295
Renter-Occupied77 (24.1%)$0
Average320 (100.0%)$46,477

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tatum

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tatum
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (3.7%)53 (68.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (2.9%)8 (10.4%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99943 (17.7%)5 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (6.2%)6 (7.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99985 (35.0%)5 (6.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more31 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tatum

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tatum
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300102 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49981 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79914 (5.8%)6 (7.8%)
$800 to $9997 (2.9%)53 (68.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49917 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99922 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Tatum

Housing Structures in Tatum

Housing Structures in Tatum
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached22770.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other9329.1%
Total320100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tatum

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tatum
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached150 (66.1%)77 (33.9%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (75.9%)77 (24.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tatum

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tatum
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms71 (29.2%)77 (100.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms88 (36.2%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms77 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tatum

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tatum
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas78 (32.1%)77 (100.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas17 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity148 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total243 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Tatum

Household Vehicle Usage in Tatum
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle14 (5.8%)61 (79.2%)
2 Vehicles143 (58.9%)10 (13.0%)
3 or more Vehicles86 (35.4%)6 (7.8%)
Total243 (100.0%)77 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Tatum

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tatum

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units19152
Median Property Value$71,800$126,700
Median Household Income$56,875$22
Monthly Housing Costs$295$0
Real Estate Taxes$396$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tatum

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tatum
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00066 (34.5%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99982 (42.9%)5 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99943 (22.5%)47 (90.4%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tatum

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tatum
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99925 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99931 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99915 (7.9%)12 (23.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99973 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (1.6%)12 (23.1%)
$150,000 or more9 (4.7%)6 (11.5%)
Total191 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tatum

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tatum
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x123 (64.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x38 (19.9%)45 (86.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more17 (8.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tatum

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tatum
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800180 (94.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4993 (1.6%)5 (9.6%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)35 (67.3%)
Total191 (100.0%)52 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Tatum

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tatum

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tatum
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)
6 to 18 Years140 (89.2%)17 (10.8%)
19 to 25 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years123 (66.1%)63 (33.9%)
35 to 44 Years91 (87.5%)13 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years67 (79.8%)17 (20.2%)
55 to 64 Years45 (86.5%)7 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years52 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total674 (84.9%)120 (15.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tatum

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tatum
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born54 (94.7%)3 (5.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen140 (89.2%)17 (10.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tatum

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tatum
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00087 (51.8%)81 (48.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999180 (89.1%)22 (10.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (87.0%)7 (13.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999196 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over164 (94.3%)10 (5.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tatum

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tatum
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 616 (28.1%)38 (66.7%)
6 to 18 Years17 (10.8%)123 (78.3%)
19 to 25 Years25 (54.3%)21 (45.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)123 (66.1%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)91 (87.5%)
45 to 54 Years9 (10.7%)58 (69.1%)
55 to 64 Years27 (51.9%)24 (46.2%)
65 to 74 Years52 (100.0%)7 (13.5%)
75 Years and over56 (100.0%)35 (62.5%)
Total202 (25.4%)520 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tatum

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tatum
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (14.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (8.6%)9 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (92.9%)10 (41.7%)
75 Years and over11 (50.0%)16 (47.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tatum

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Tatum: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Tatum: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years14 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (13.6%)7 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Tatum: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (14.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Tatum: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (14.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (2.6%)9 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years26 (92.9%)10 (41.7%)
75 Years and over8 (36.4%)9 (26.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Tatum: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (14.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (26.5%)

Technology Access in Tatum

Computing Device Access in Tatum

Computing Device Access in Tatum
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20564.1%
Smartphone29792.8%
Tablet19059.4%
No Computing Device185.6%
Total320100.0%

Internet Access in Tatum

Internet Access in Tatum
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home23172.2%
Cellular Data Only268.1%
Satellite Internet51.6%
No Internet206.2%
Total320100.0%

Tatum Summary

Tatum is a small town located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico, in the county of Lea. It is situated at the intersection of U.S. Highway 82 and State Highway 18, about 25 miles east of Hobbs. The town was founded in 1906 and was named after the Tatum family, who were early settlers in the area.

Geography

Tatum is located in the High Plains region of New Mexico, at an elevation of 3,845 feet. The town is situated in a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is about 15 inches, with most of it falling in the summer months. The town is surrounded by flat, open plains, with some rolling hills to the east. The nearest major city is Hobbs, located about 25 miles to the west.

Economy

Tatum’s economy is largely based on agriculture and oil and gas production. The town is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, wheat, and alfalfa. The oil and gas industry is also a major employer in the area, with several large companies operating in the region. In addition, the town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, convenience stores, and auto repair shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Tatum had a population of 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 75.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 22.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population. The median household income was $30,938, and the median family income was $35,625.
Tatum is a small, rural town with a close-knit community. The town is home to several churches, a library, and a museum. The town also hosts several annual events, including the Tatum Rodeo and the Tatum Harvest Festival. The town is served by the Tatum Independent School District, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school.
Tatum is a small town with a rich history and a strong sense of community. The town is home to a diverse population and a vibrant economy. With its close proximity to larger cities and its rural charm, Tatum is an ideal place to live and work.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Tatum?
Total Population of Tatum is 794.
What is the Total Male Population of Tatum?
Total Male Population of Tatum is 389.
What is the Total Female Population of Tatum?
Total Female Population of Tatum is 405.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tatum?
There are 96.05 Males per 100 Females in Tatum.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tatum?
There are 104.11 Females per 100 Males in Tatum.
What is the Median Population Age in Tatum?
Median Population Age in Tatum is 34.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tatum
Average Family Size in Tatum is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tatum
Average Household Size in Tatum is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tatum?
Per Capita income in Tatum is $35,655.
What is the Median Family Income in Tatum?
Median Family Income in Tatum is $40,750.
What is the Median Household income in Tatum?
Median Household Income in Tatum is $46,477.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tatum?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tatum is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tatum?
There are 389 People in the Labor Forcein in Tatum.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tatum?
59.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Tatum.