Tennant, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tennant
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Location in Siskiyou County and the state of California
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 Tennant, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States of America |
| State |  California |
| County |  Siskiyou |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.243 sq mi (0.629 km2) |
| • Land | 0.243 sq mi (0.628 km2) |
| • Water | 0.000 sq mi (0.001 km2) 0.19% |
| Elevation | 4,797 ft (1,462 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 63 |
| • Density | 259.3/sq mi (100.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
96012
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| FIPS code | 06-78176 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1659968 |
Tennant is a small community in Siskiyou County, California, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a special area set up by the government for counting people. It's not a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, 63 people lived there, which was more than the 41 people counted in 2010.
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Where is Tennant Located?
Tennant is found in northern California. You can find it on a map at these coordinates: 41 degrees 35 minutes 6 seconds North and 121 degrees 54 minutes 42 seconds West. This means it's in the western part of the United States.
Size of the Area
The community of Tennant is quite small. It covers about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Tennant's Weather
Tennant has a type of weather called a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means that the summers are warm and dry, but not extremely hot. The average temperature in the warmest month is usually below 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (22 degrees Celsius). Winters are generally mild and wet.
Who Lives in Tennant?
Let's look at the people who call Tennant home, based on information from past censuses.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2000, there were 63 people living in Tennant. By 2010, the population had decreased to 41 people. However, by 2020, the population grew back to 63 people, the same number as in 2000. This shows that the number of people living in Tennant can change over time.
Diversity and Age
Most people in Tennant are White. In 2010, about 88% of residents were White. There were also a few Native American residents and people from other backgrounds. About 10% of the population in 2010 was of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The people living in Tennant tend to be older. In 2010, the average age was about 59.5 years old. Many residents were between 45 and 64 years old, and a good number were 65 or older. In 2000, the average age was 56 years.
Homes and Language
In 2010, there were 27 households in Tennant. Most of the homes were owned by the people living in them. Everyone in Tennant speaks English.
See also
- In Spanish: Tennant (California) para niños
