Tenaha is a town located in Shelby County Texas. Tenaha has a 2024 population of 1,021. Tenaha is currently growing at a rate of 0.89% annually and its population has increased by 3.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 985 in 2020.
The average household income in Tenaha is $37,133 with a poverty rate of 39.44%. The median age in Tenaha is 33 years: 26.3 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tenaha was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 520 | 47.66% |
| White | 386 | 35.38% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 10.27% |
| Other race | 73 | 6.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 357 | 3.06 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 129 | 1.4 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
| Female | 108 | 4.33 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
| Married | 103 | 3.74 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Male | 17 | 3.35 | 100 | 0 |
3.82
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 80 | 12.58% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 27 | 4.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 234 | 36.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 19.97% |
| Some College | 168 | 26.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 265 | 200 | 3 |
| White | 188 | 141 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 86 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 33 | 0 |
| Other Race | 39 | 31 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 79.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 10.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $23,958 | $0 | $23,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $12,861 | $0 | $10,156 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,875 | $40,893 | $36,094 |
| Overall | $24,231 | $28,942 | $22,702 |
| Some College | $27,813 | $0 | $24,500 |
$24,231
Average Earnings
$28,942
Average Male
$22,702
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.68% of Tenaha residents speak only English, while 28.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 520 | 213 | 40.96% |
| Hispanic | 337 | 131 | 38.87% |
| Multiple | 100 | 93 | 93% |
| White | 215 | 80 | 37.21% |
39.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.48%
Male Poverty Rate
49.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tenaha is Multiple, with 93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tenaha is White, with 37.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62.32% |
| High School | 45.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.11% |
| Some College | 7.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 16.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $32,800 | $43,253 |
| Households | $24,702 | $37,133 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $11,693 | $15,482 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
23.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 21 | 6.77% |
| Other Race | 5 | 12.82% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
0%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.53%
Born in Tenaha
85.79%
Native Born
14.21%
Foreign Born
8.8%
Non Citizen
5.41%
Naturalized
85.79% of Tenaha residents were born in the United States, with 75.53% having been born in Texas. 8.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,066 | 9 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 1,057 | 9 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 1,048 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 1,039 | 9 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 1,030 | 9 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 1,021 | 9 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 1,012 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 1,003 | 10 | 1.01% |
| 2021 | 993 | 8 | 0.81% |
| 2020 | 985 | -166 | -14.42% |
| 2019 | 1,151 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 1,150 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,145 | -15 | -1.29% |
| 2016 | 1,160 | 9 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 1,151 | -11 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 1,162 | -18 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 1,180 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 1,184 | 16 | 1.37% |
| 2011 | 1,168 | 14 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 1,154 | 0 | 0% |