| Place Name | Tatum |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 88267 |
| County | Lea County |
| Area Code(s) | 575 |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time (MST) |
| Population (2022) | 683 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -11.53% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 49.78% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hobbs, NM |
| US Congressional District(s) | New Mexico 2nd |
| State House Districts | 66 |
| State Senate Districts | 27 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 49.78% |
| African American | 2.16% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 48.06% |