Tatum, NM population by race
The table below shows Tatum's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 443 | 55.79% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 3.15% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 95 | 11.96% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 231 | 29.09% |
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Tatum population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Tatum has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Tatum's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Tatum population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 55.79% are white, 3.15% are Black or African American, 11.96% are some other race and 29.09% are multiracial.
Tatum 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Tatum is White with a population of 443 (55.79% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 231 (29.09% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Tatum, NM
By ethnicity, 435 (54.79% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 359 (45.21% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Tatum, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 289 (80.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Tatum, NM Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Tatum's Non-Hispanic population.
Tatum Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 289 | 80.50% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 62 | 17.27% |
Among the Hispanic population in Tatum, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 419 (96.32% of the total Hispanic population).
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Tatum, NM Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Tatum's Hispanic population.
Tatum Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 419 | 96.32% |
| Puerto Rican | 6 | 1.38% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 10 | 2.30% |
Things to know
What percentage of Tatum, NM is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 54.79% of Tatum population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Tatum, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 419 (96.32% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Tatum, NM have?
Tatum, NM has 25 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.15% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Tatum is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Tatum, NM?
With 54.79% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Tatum.
That being said, with a 11.96% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Tatum.
What is the majority race in Tatum, NM?
With a population of 443 (55.79% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Tatum.
Some other races are second largest race in Tatum, with 11.96% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
