Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Tenaha, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,239

Median Agei

29.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

52.8%654

Hispanic/Latino

32%397

White

12.7%157

Two or More

1.7%21

Other

0.8%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%51

High School Diploma

24%165

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%24

Some College (1+ yr)

27.5%189

Associate's Degree

4.2%29

Bachelor's Degree

5.1%35

Master's Degree

2.9%20

HS or Higher

74.6%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$91,500

Median Renti

$600

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.5%178

Renter-Occupied

54.5%213

Total Units

457

Homeownership

45.5%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

39.3%70

$50K–$100K

20.2%36

$100K–$150K

30.9%55

$150K–$200K

2.2%4

$200K–$300K

3.9%7

$300K–$500K

3.4%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

101

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

7.7%35

2000–2009

12.3%56

1990–1999

18.2%83

1980–1989

9.8%45

1970–1979

18.8%86

1960–1969

21.2%97

1950–1959

3.3%15

1940–1949

8.8%40

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.2%290

Utility Gas

24.6%96

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%3

Wood

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$27,813

Mean Household Incomei

$51,504

Per Capita Incomei

$27,442

Poverty Ratei

42.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

462

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.5%41

$10K–$15K

17.4%68

$15K–$20K

10.7%42

$20K–$25K

1%4

$25K–$30K

13%51

$30K–$35K

6.1%24

$35K–$40K

9.2%36

$40K–$45K

1.3%5

$45K–$50K

4.6%18

$50K–$60K

1.8%7

$60K–$75K

6.4%25

$75K–$100K

8.4%33

$100K–$125K

1.8%7

$125K–$150K

1%4

$150K–$200K

5.4%21

$200K+

1.3%5

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

143

Avg. Tenant Renti

$336/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing52 homes92% occupied$358/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 824 homes92% occupied$288/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $27,813/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $8K/yr

63.2%

Very low income$8K–$14K/yr

18.9%

Low income$14K–$22K/yr

12.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $22K/yr

5.5%

Who Receives This Housing

80.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.1% of subsidized households are minority

26.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

41.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

15612.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

156

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

462

Avg. Commutei

28.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

58(6.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.3%Insured

25.7%Uninsured