Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tatum, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,435

Median Agei

31.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

45.7%656

Hispanic/Latino

31.1%447

Black

12%172

Two or More

11.1%160

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.1%54

High School Diploma

21.4%189

Some College (<1 yr)

4.8%42

Some College (1+ yr)

21%186

Associate's Degree

19.2%170

Bachelor's Degree

10.4%92

Master's Degree

4.2%37

HS or Higher

87.1%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$195,200

Median Renti

$918

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

66.7%349

Renter-Occupied

33.3%174

Total Units

677

Homeownership

66.7%

Vacancy Rate

22.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.5%54

$50K–$100K

10%35

$100K–$150K

20.1%70

$150K–$200K

5.2%18

$200K–$300K

28.4%99

$300K–$500K

17.8%62

$500K–$1M

3.2%11

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.4%3

2010–2019

16%108

2000–2009

25.6%173

1990–1999

10.6%72

1980–1989

8%54

1970–1979

25.8%175

1960–1969

3.2%22

1950–1959

2.1%14

1940–1949

3.5%24

1939 or earlier

4.7%32

Heating Fuel

Electricity

84.7%443

Utility Gas

14.5%76

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$77,404

Mean Household Incomei

$89,791

Per Capita Incomei

$35,763

Poverty Ratei

18.2%

Unemploymenti

5.9%

Labor Forcei

730

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.9%31

$10K–$15K

11.1%58

$15K–$20K

2.1%11

$20K–$25K

3.8%20

$25K–$30K

5.5%29

$30K–$35K

2.3%12

$40K–$45K

0.8%4

$45K–$50K

2.9%15

$50K–$60K

1.7%9

$60K–$75K

11.5%60

$75K–$100K

15.3%80

$100K–$125K

11.9%62

$125K–$150K

8.2%43

$150K–$200K

10.3%54

$200K+

6.7%35

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$408/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

27 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers40 homes67% occupied$408/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $77,404/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $23K/yr

69%

Very low income$23K–$39K/yr

26%

Low income$39K–$62K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $62K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

49% of subsidized households are minority

34% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

46% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1168.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

685

Avg. Commutei

32.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

55(5.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

80.3%Insured

19.7%Uninsured