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Tenaha, TX
Town in Shelby County, Texas.
Population
1,239
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
331
ZIP codes
0
Tenaha and its ZIP codes
Tenaha at a glance
- Tenaha is about 2.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $27,813, 65% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,500 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $600 a month.
Local data for Tenaha, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tenaha, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$27,813
Poverty rate
43.1%
Median home value
$91,500
Median rent
$600/mo
Homeownership
45.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
29.8
Average commute
28.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (397), Irish Americans (23), German Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Tenaha.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,446
8,789 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,341
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $5,684 per person
How people get to work
Tenaha, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.2%
- Carpooled26.4%
- Public transit6.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tenaha, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
481
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 36°F
56.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tenaha, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.2%
U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.6%
U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts
Cities near Tenaha
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gary CityTown | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| TimpsonCity | 9.4 mi | 2.5 |
| CenterCity | 11 mi | 8 |
| JoaquinCity | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Logansport, LATown | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| CarthageCity | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| ShelbyvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| GarrisonCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| Longstreet, LAVillage | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Stanley, LAVillage | 20 mi | 2.2 |
| HuxleyCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| BeckvilleCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Keachi, LATown | 25 mi | 5 |
| Mount EnterpriseCity | 26 mi | 1.5 |
| ApplebyCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| Grand Cane, LAVillage | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tenaha, TX in?
- Tenaha is in Shelby County, Texas.
- What is the population of Tenaha, TX?
- About 1,239 people live in Tenaha, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tenaha?
- Nearby places include Gary City (9.2 mi), Timpson (9.4 mi), Center (11 mi), Joaquin (12 mi), Logansport, LA (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023