Tenaha, Texas facts for kids
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Tenaha, Texas
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Location within Shelby County (left) and Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Shelby |
| Established | 1886 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.76 sq mi (9.74 km2) |
| • Land | 3.74 sq mi (9.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 989 |
| • Density | 306.09/sq mi (118.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75974
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| Area code | 936 |
| FIPS code | 48-72188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413374 |
Tenaha is a small town located in Shelby County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 989 people lived there.
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How Tenaha Started
Tenaha was founded a long time ago, on February 2, 1886. The Hicks family, who were Cherokee people, named the community. They named it after "Tenehaw Municipality." This was the original Spanish name for Shelby County.
Where is Tenaha Located?
Tenaha is a town in Texas. It covers an area of about 4.0 square miles (10.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 4.0 square miles (10.2 square kilometers). A very small part, 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Tenaha?
The number of people living in Tenaha has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 491 | — | |
| 1920 | 577 | 17.5% | |
| 1930 | 591 | 2.4% | |
| 1940 | 608 | 2.9% | |
| 1950 | 715 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,097 | 53.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,094 | −0.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,005 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,072 | 6.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,046 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,160 | 10.9% | |
| 2020 | 989 | −14.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 989 people living in Tenaha. There were 559 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. There were also 394 families.
The people in Tenaha come from different backgrounds. In 2020, the population was made up of:
- About 27.4% White people (not Hispanic)
- About 35.29% Black or African American people (not Hispanic)
- About 34.48% Hispanic or Latino people
- A small number of Native American and mixed-race people
In 2010, the town had 1,160 people. The average age of people in Tenaha was 32 years old. About 32.2% of the people were under 18 years old.
Getting Around Tenaha
Tenaha is an important place for roads. Several major U.S. Routes meet here: U.S. Route 59, U.S. Route 84, and U.S. Route 96. In the future, two big highways, Interstate 69 and Interstate 369, are planned to cross paths in Tenaha.
Schools in Tenaha
The public schools in Tenaha are part of the Tenaha Independent School District. A well-known person who went to Tenaha High School is Jim Wilkinson. He became a director of communications for General Tommy R. Franks and later worked as a deputy national security advisor.
Local News
The "Light and Champion" is a company that provides news and information for Shelby County. It also serves Logansport, Louisiana.
Famous People from Tenaha
Some notable people have come from Tenaha:
- Bobo Barnett: He was a circus clown who performed for many years, from the late 1920s to the early 1970s.
- Wayne Christian: He is a Republican state representative for Shelby and nearby counties. This means he helps make laws for the state.
- George Peddy: He was also a state representative for Shelby County.
See also
In Spanish: Tenaha (Texas) para niños
