Tenaha, Texas
Tenaha: Town of the United States
About
Tenaha is a town located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,160 and a population density of 119 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,134 inhabitants.
The town was created 139 years ago in 1885.
Quick Facts about Tenaha
| Population : | 1,134 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 75974 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 936 |
| Area : | 9.74 km2 |
| Altitude : | 348 feet / 106, 106 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1886 (139 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 03:08:01 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 116 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tenaha is located at 31°56'38"N 94°14'39"W (31.9437800, -94.2440900).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tenaha decreased by 2.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,160 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,168 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,182 | 1.18% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,177 | -0.42% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,160 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,149 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,158 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,144 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,149 | 0.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,146 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,134 | -1.06% | estimation process |
People born in Tenaha (2)
People born in Tenaha, including Texas lawyer, military officer, and politician George Peddy, American-football player Reginald Davis III, .
List
Schools in Tenaha
College & universities near Tenaha, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227386 | Panola College | Carthage (TX) | 75633-2397 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tenaha, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCG | Nacogdoches, Texas | University Drive & Starr Road | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| LVW | Longview | 905 Pacific Ave. | RAIL |
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Center | 5,211 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
| Timpson | 1,130 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
| Joaquin | 793 | City in Shelby County, Texas, USA |
| Huxley | 376 | City in Shelby County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Tenaha distances to largest Texas cities
