Tenaha, Texas
Town · Population 1,002 · #802 in Texas
About Tenaha
Tenaha, TX is a small town located in eastern Texas, home to 1,002 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Tenaha holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.74 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 268 residents per square mile.
📰 Tenaha News Today
- Morrow et al v. City of Tenaha et al ACLU of Texas · Dec 21
- Tenaha names Terry Ward head football coach KLTV.com · Jan 26
- Ms. Doris Ann Davis Dickerson Obituary (2026) - Tenaha, TX - Hawthorn Funeral Home - Carthage Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Louis Ray Wright easttexasbanner.com · Jul 6
- Tenaha High School seeking new head coach after missing playoffs cbs19.tv · Nov 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tenaha Unique
- The only place in America named Tenaha — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏫 Schools in Tenaha
- TENAHA SCHOOLS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,002
Rank in state#802 of 1,224
Land area3.74 sq mi
Density268/sq mi
Coordinates31.9437, -94.2457