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Tatum is a town in Lea County, in the Hobbs metro area.
The community was named for James G. Tatum, settler
The latitude of Tatum is 33.256N. The longitude is -103.317W.
It is in the Mountain Standard time zone. Elevation is 3,999 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 685.
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$28,833National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Tatum demographic reports
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9% of Tatum residents report German ancestry, and 9% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Tatum ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Tatum was $11,728, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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12% of Tatum residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Median rent in Tatum, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $269. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $484.
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Libraries in Tatum include Tatum Community Library ... View libraries
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Lea County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Tatum political report.
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The average commute time for Tatum workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
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