Tennant, Iowa
Tennant: City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States
About
Tennant is a city located in the county of Shelby in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 68 and a population density of 37 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 63 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Tennant
| Population : | 63 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Shelby County |
| Postal code : | 51537 |
| Area : | 1.84 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,381 feet / 421 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 04:27:14 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 34 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Tennant is located at 41°35'37"N 95°26'28"W (41.5936000, -95.4411100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Tennant decreased by 7.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 68 | - | census |
| 2011 | 67 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 67 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 66 | -1.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 66 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 65 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 62 | -4.84% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 62 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 62 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 63 | 1.59% | estimation process |
Schools in Tennant
College & universities near Tennant, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Tennant, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Post offices near Tennant
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Shelby Post Office | Shelby (IA) | 51570 |
Other cities in Shelby County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harlan | 4,795 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Shelby | 607 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Elk Horn | 601 | American city in Iowa |
| Earling | 403 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Defiance | 260 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
| Panama | 206 | City in Iowa |
| Portsmouth | 176 | Human settlement in Shelby County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Westphalia | 117 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Kirkman | 61 | City in Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
