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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.2571,-103.3177 |
| Altitude | 3,999 feet / 1219 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 11:23:53 (13th October 2026) |
| Postal code | 88267 |
| Density | 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 3.88% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 86℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Tatum is located at 33°15'25"N 103°19'4"W (33.2570600, -103.3177300).
Tatum map
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Weather
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Tatum increased by 3.88% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 798 | - | census |
| 2011 | 799 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 814 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 841 | 3.32% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 859 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 858 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 831 | -3.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 810 | -2.53% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 815 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 829 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 829 | 0% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Tatum
1Tatum City Hall
120 W Broadway St, Tatum, NM 88267 View details
Phone: +15753984633
Closest post offices linked to Tatum.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Tatum Post Office | Tatum (NM) | 88267 |
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 |