City

Tenaha, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Texas

👥2,744Population
💰$43,083Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$94,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.6%Hispanic: 24.2%Black: 24.9%Other: 4.8%Race
White45.6%
Hispanic24.2%
Black24.9%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
21%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty29.6% ▲ 196% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (3.2%)
HS Graduate561 (38.9%)
Some College154 (10.7%)
Associates356 (24.7%)
Bachelors99 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree225 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 24.7%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College10.7%
Associates24.7%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,083 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$94,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units1,225
Vacant Units226

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
53%
About Tenaha, TX

Tenaha is a city in Texas, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,744 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Tenaha is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,083 is below the national average. Approximately 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Tenaha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $630 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tenaha is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.6%.

Tenaha, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Tenaha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
75974 2,744 $43,083 $94,100 $630 2.6% 22.5% 68.2%