Tatum, Texas | |
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City | |
Location of Tatum, Texas |
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Coordinates: 32°18′53″N 94°31′8″W / 32.31472°N 94.51889°WCoordinates: 32°18′53″N 94°31′8″W / 32.31472°N 94.51889°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Texas |
Counties | Rusk, Panola |
Area | |
• Total | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
• Land | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,385 |
• Density | 360/sq mi (140/km2) |
Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 75691 |
Area code(s) | 903 |
FIPS code | 48-71924 |
GNIS feature ID | 1369625 |
Tatum is a city in Panola and Rusk counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 1,385 at the 2010 census.
Tatum is located at 32°18′53″N 94°31′8″W / 32.31472°N 94.51889°W (32.314853, -94.518875).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 square miles (9.8 km²), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Tatum has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,175 people, 459 households, and 324 families residing in the city. The population density was 309.9 people per square mile (119.7/km²). There were 523 housing units at an average density of 137.9/sq mi (53.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 73.62% White, 16.43% African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 7.15% from other races, and 2.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.62% of the population.