Tatum, South Carolina facts for kids
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Tatum, South Carolina
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Former train station on Main Street
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Location of Tatum in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Marlboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 194 ft (59 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| • Density | 11.6641/sq mi (4.5035/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29594
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| Area code(s) | 843, 854 |
| FIPS code | 45-71305 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1251122 |
Tatum is a small town located in Marlboro County, South Carolina, in the United States. In 2023, about 71 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Tatum's History
Tatum has a special place called the Manship Farmstead. This old farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997. The National Register lists important historical places across the country.
Where is Tatum Located?
Tatum is found at 34°38′52″N 79°35′11″W / 34.64778°N 79.58639°W. This is a way to show its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Tatum covers about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Tatum?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 200 | — | |
| 1910 | 225 | 12.5% | |
| 1920 | 176 | −21.8% | |
| 1930 | 186 | 5.7% | |
| 1940 | 181 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 119 | −34.3% | |
| 1960 | 132 | 10.9% | |
| 1970 | 115 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 101 | −12.2% | |
| 1990 | 49 | −51.5% | |
| 2000 | 69 | 40.8% | |
| 2010 | 75 | 8.7% | |
| 2020 | 76 | 1.3% | |
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The census helps us count how many people live in a place. In 2000, there were 69 people living in Tatum. These people made up 32 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most of the people in Tatum were White. Some residents were African American or Native American. A small number of people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 4 out of every 100 people were Hispanic or Latino.
The people living in Tatum were of different ages. About a quarter of the population was under 18 years old. Another quarter was 65 years or older. The average age in Tatum was 41 years old.
See also
- In Spanish: Tatum (Carolina del Sur) para niños
