This was 15.7 percent lower than the state average of 38.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 1,306.
81.7 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Tatum for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 145 | 18.3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 143 | 18 |
| GED or alternative credential | 74 | 9.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 41 | 5.2 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 213 | 26.8 |
| Associate's degree | 79 | 9.9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 63 | 7.9 |
| Master's degree | 36 | 4.5 |
| Professional school degree | 0 | 0 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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