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 05:51:06 (15th April 2026)
Postal code 88267
Density 201 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.74% (2010-2020)
Weather 47℉ Partly Cloudy 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

47°F
Partly Cloudy
10 to 25 mph SW Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. Southwest wind 10 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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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

Services and Civic Places in Tatum

1Tatum City Hall

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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 places with the same name (2)

  • 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