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Marlboro County

Population in July 2008: 62. Population change since 2000: -10.1%
 

Males: 29  (47.8%)
Females: 33  (52.2%)

Median resident age:  40.9 years
South Carolina median age:  35.4 years

Zip code: 29594


Estimated median household income in 2008: $27,230 (it was $21,750 in 2000)
Tatum:  $27,230
South Carolina:  $44,625

Estimated per capita income in 2008: $23,322

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $59,109 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Tatum:  $59,109
South Carolina:  $138,700

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $76,387; Detached houses: $83,869; Mobile homes: $16,250

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Races in Tatum:

  • White Non-Hispanic (75.4%)
  • Black (15.9%)
  • Hispanic (4.3%)
  • Other race (4.3%)
  • American Indian (4.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.9%)

Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Tatum: 76.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (17.4%), English (5.8%), Portuguese (2.9%), Scotch-Irish (2.9%), German (1.4%), Scottish (1.4%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 199 feet

Land area: 0.88 square miles.

Population density: 70 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Tatum

  • High school or higher: 62.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.5%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 38.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Tatum town

  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 33.3%
  • Separated: 11.1%
  • Widowed: 26.7%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
South Carolina:  2.9%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this town in May 2009.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Tatum:  0.7% ($233)
South Carolina:  0.6% ($510)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Fayetteville, NC (47.7 miles , pop. 121,015).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (80.4 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (443.3 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: McColl, SC (1.6 miles ), Clio, SC (2.3 miles ), Bennettsville, SC (2.4 miles ), Gibson, NC (2.8 miles ), Blenheim, SC (3.2 miles) , Laurinburg, NC (3.2 miles ), East Laurinburg, NC (3.4 miles ), Raemon, NC (3.7 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 34.65 N, Longitude: 79.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 843

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Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+40.8%).



Average climate in Tatum, South Carolina

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Tatum-area historical tornado activity is slightly above South Carolina state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1984, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.5 miles away from the Tatum town center killed 4 people and injured 395 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 3/28/1984, a category 4 tornado 9.2 miles away from the town center killed 7 people and injured 100 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Tatum-area historical earthquake activity is below South Carolina state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1998 at 09:56:11, a magnitude 3.9 (3.5 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 50.1 miles away from Tatum center
On 9/25/2006 at 05:44:25, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 17.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/22/2006 at 11:22:00, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 6.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1998 at 02:31:01, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.5 miles away from Tatum center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Tatum:
  • MARLBORO PARK HOSPITAL (about 8 miles; BENNETTSVILLE, SC)
  • SCOTLAND MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; LAURINBURG, NC)
  • SANDHILLS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 18 miles; HAMLET, NC)

Political contributions by individuals in Tatum, SC

Amtrak station near Tatum:
  • 18 miles: HAMLET (MAIN ST.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tatum:
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT PEMBROKE (about 27 miles; PEMBROKE, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,806)
  • FRANCIS MARION UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; FLORENCE, SC; FT enrollment: 2,922)
  • FLORENCE DARLINGTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 34 miles; FLORENCE, SC; FT enrollment: 2,619)
  • FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 46 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; FT enrollment: 4,815)
  • FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; FT enrollment: 3,506)
  • CENTRAL CAROLINA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 62 miles; SANFORD, NC; FT enrollment: 2,400)
  • HORRY-GEORGETOWN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 63 miles; CONWAY, SC; FT enrollment: 2,315)

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Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
South Carolina:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  59.4%
Whole state:  69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  4.6%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  8.0%
Whole state:  14.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2008:
This town:  0.0%
Whole state:  6.5%


Tatum compared to South Carolina state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Marlboro County South Carolina:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (53%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (26%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Wood (6%)


Religion statistics for Tatum

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 39.65%
Here39.6%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations.
NameUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)International Pentecostal Holiness ChurchChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents45.7%28.4%7.1%5.2%3.5%
Congregations53.0%16.7%7.6%6.1%3.0%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Baha'i The Wesleyan ChurchEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents3.4%2.2%2.0%1.4%1.2%
Congregations4.5%-3.0%1.5%4.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$138
Totals for Government 0$0 1$138



4.46% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($26,492 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.46%
South Carolina average:  8.00%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Scotland County, NC  0.60% ($22,259 average AGI)
from Chesterfield County, SC  0.58% ($23,946)
from Dillon County, SC  0.24% ($21,565)


5.64% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,487 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.64%
South Carolina average:  6.88%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Chesterfield County, SC  0.86% ($25,119 average AGI)
to Scotland County, NC  0.55% ($24,444)
to Dillon County, SC  0.38% ($22,892)


Strongest AM radio stations in Tatum:
  • WBSC (1550 AM; 10 kW; BENNETTSVILLE, SC; Owner: D-MITCH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEWO (1460 AM; 5 kW; LAURINBURG, NC; Owner: SERVICE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WLWL (770 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ROCKINGHAM, NC; Owner: SANDHILLS BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJMX (970 AM; 10 kW; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WCEO (840 AM; daytime; 50 kW; COLUMBIA, SC; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING GROUP, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WBT (1110 AM; 50 kW; CHARLOTTE, NC; Owner: JEFFERSON-PILOT COMMUNICATNS CO. OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WEEB (990 AM; 10 kW; SOUTHERN PINES, NC; Owner: PINEHURST BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFNC (640 AM; 10 kW; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WBAJ (890 AM; daytime; 50 kW; BLYTHEWOOD, SC; Owner: FAMILY FIRST)
  • WYRU (1160 AM; 5 kW; RED SPRINGS, NC; Owner: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAGL (1560 AM; daytime; 50 kW; LANCASTER, SC; Owner: PALMETTO BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • WTRU (830 AM; 50 kW; KERNERSVILLE, NC; Owner: TRUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tatum:
  • WEGX (92.9 FM; DILLON, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WJSG (104.3 FM; HAMLET, NC; Owner: JACKSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCMG (94.3 FM; LATTA, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFLB (96.5 FM; LAURINBURG, NC; Owner: WFLB LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKML (95.7 FM; LUMBERTON, NC; Owner: WKML LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WHLZ (100.5 FM; MARION, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WJMX-FM (103.3 FM; CHERAW, SC; Owner: QANTUM OF FLORENCE LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WUKS (107.7 FM; ST. PAULS, NC; Owner: WDAS LICENSE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYNN-FM (106.3 FM; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKQB (106.9 FM; SOUTHERN PINES, NC; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)

TV broadcast stations around Tatum:
  • WPDE-TV (Channel 15; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: GRAND STRAND COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WWMB (Channel 21; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: ATLANTIC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WBTW (Channel 13; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SO. CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W66DE (Channel 50; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WUNU (Channel 31; LUMBERTON, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WJPM-TV (Channel 33; FLORENCE, SC; Owner: SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL TV COMMISSION)
  • WSFX-TV (Channel 26; WILMINGTON, NC; Owner: SOUTHEASTERN MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFPX (Channel 62; FAYETTEVILLE, NC; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WLPS-LP (Channel 7; LUMBERTON/PEMBROKE, NC; Owner: BILLY RAY LOCKLEAR)
  • W19CA (Channel 19; LUMBERTON, NC; Owner: PACIFIC MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • W67DU (Channel 67; LUMBERTON, NC; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPEM-LP (Channel 47; LUMBERTON, NC; Owner: GERALD LOCKLEAR)


Tatum fatal accident list:
Jun 20, 1986 06:55 AM, 15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1

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