Tennant, Iowa facts for kids
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Tennant, Iowa
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Location of Tennant, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Shelby |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Land | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 78 |
| • Density | 108.79/sq mi (42.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51537
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-77430 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396039 |
Tennant is a small city located in Shelby County, Iowa, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, 78 people live there, making it a very close-knit community.
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History of Tennant
Tennant began its history in 1903. This was when the Chicago & Great Western Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped the city get started and grow.
Geography of the City
Tennant is located in Iowa. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers a total area of about 0.71 square miles (1.86 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Tennant?
Population in 2020
The census in 2020 counted 78 people living in Tennant. There were 36 households and 27 families in the city. The city has about 108.8 people per square mile (42.0 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Tennant are White, making up 96.2% of the population. About 3.8% of the people are Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Tennant was 52.0 years old. About 24.4% of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, 26.9% of the people were 65 years old or older. The city has slightly more males (53.8%) than females (46.2%).
Education in Tennant
Most of Tennant is served by the AHSTW Community School District. This school district was formed on July 1, 2016. It was created when the former A-H-S-T Community School District merged with another district.
See also
In Spanish: Tennant (Iowa) para niños
