Tatum
Town in Lea County, New Mexico
Tatum is a town in Lea County, New Mexico, with 706 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,999 ft (1,219 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lovington, 21.6 miles S.
- 706residents (2020 Census)
- 3,999 ftelevation · 1,219 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 445 / sq mipopulation density
- 88267ZIP code
About Tatum
Tatum is a town in Lea County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tatum had a population of 706.
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Living in Tatum
- Median home value
- $111,200
- Median rent
- $943/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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Tatum had 706 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 706 |
|---|---|
| Density | 445 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tatum at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Lea County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 706 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.59 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,999 ft (1,219 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.2554° N, 103.3102° W |
| ZIP code | 88267 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3576620 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tatum
- Lovington21.6 mi S
- Plains, TX28.6 mi E
- Bledsoe, TX30.2 mi NE
- Denver City, TX34.1 mi SE
- North Hobbs35.1 mi S
- Hobbs37.3 mi S
- Monument43.7 mi S
- Causey44.4 mi N
- Morton, TX45.4 mi NE
- Nadine46.1 mi S
- Dora46.4 mi N
- Whiteface, TX46.7 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Tatum
What county is Tatum in?
Tatum is in Lea County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Tatum, NM?
706 people lived in Tatum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tatum, NM?
The ZIP code of Tatum is 88267.
What is the elevation of Tatum?
3,999 feet (1,219 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tatum?
Lovington (21.6 mi), Plains (28.6 mi), Bledsoe (30.2 mi), Denver City (34.1 mi), North Hobbs (35.1 mi).
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