Tatums, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 164, Tatums's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Tatums is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Carter County. The total population is 164. It ranks as the 584th most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tatums is 44.3 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tatums is $43,750. This is 33% lower than the state median of $65,039. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. The unemployment rate is 10.9%. This is 119% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $73,800. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $199,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Tatums is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tatums has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 89.6% of all residents. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (89.6% vs 6.8%).

Education

0.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 97% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tatums, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.