Tatum Town, New Mexico
As of the census of 2000, there were 683 people, 457 households, and 284 families living in the town. The population density was 578.8 people per square mile (223.48/kmē), it would be the 81st most densely populated town in the U.S. state of New Mexico. There were 391 housing units at an average density of 331.4 per square mile (127.95/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.56 persons, and the average family size was 3.08 persons. In the town the population was 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 were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 103.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 104.6 females. The median age of the town's population was 38.5 years, The median age of males and females living in Tatum Town was 38.6 and 38.4 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 447 White, 7 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 17 from two or more races and 207 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28833, it is 108th wealthiest town by median household income in New Mexico. The median income for a family in the town was $33393, making it the 101st highest town by median family income in New Mexico. The per capita income for the town was $11728, making it the 143rd highest town by per capita income in New Mexico. The median income is $20382, The median income for males was $23750 versus $13958 for females.
In 2000, 230 pupils and students, of which 43.04% are male and 56.96% are female, 33.67% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 0.43% nursery or pri school, 2.61% kindergarten, 51.74% elementary school, 33.48% high school and 11.74% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 683 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 703 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 697 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 692 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 702 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 704 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 705 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 733 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 745 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 750 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 757 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 1 | 1 | |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 6 | |
| Elementary school | 50 | 69 | 119 |
| High school | 41 | 36 | 77 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tatum town, New Mexico | $28833 | $33393 | $11728 |
| Lea County, New Mexico | $29799 | $34665 | $14184 |
| New Mexico, United States | $34133 | $39425 | $17261 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |