How long is the commute from Tenaha, TX?
Workers who live in Tenaha, TX take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.2% of workers drive alone to work.
6.3% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
0.4% work from home.
23.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±5.2)
- Public transportation
- 6.3%
- Work from home
- 0.4%
- Households without a car
- 23.5%
How people in Tenaha get to work
| Means of transportation | Tenaha | Shelby County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 66.2% (±19.0 points) | 82.0% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 26.4% (±18.7 points) | 10.1% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.3% (±6.4 points) | 0.5% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.6% (±1.2 points) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.1% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Tenaha, the average commute is not measurably different from Shelby County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Tenaha, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Shelby County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Shelby County, Tenaha ranks 2 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 534 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Tenaha
| Vehicles available | Tenaha | Shelby County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 23.5% (±12.9 points) | 6.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±12.5 points) | 31.1% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 17.4% (±9.0 points) | 37.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.1% (±15.0 points) | 25.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Tenaha, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Shelby County (6.7%).
It is also higher than in Texas (5.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Tenaha
| Tenaha | Shelby County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.4% (±1.2 points) | 4.1% (±1.4 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 83.4% (±10.2 points) | 92.3% (±1.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 73.7% (±13.7 points) | 82.2% (±3.6 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Tenaha, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Shelby County (82.2%).
It is also lower than in Texas (91.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Tenaha
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenaha | — | 28.7 minutes (±5.2) | — |
| Gary City | 9.2 mi | 34.3 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
| Timpson | 9.2 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Center | 11 mi | 16.2 minutes (±4.3) | Lower |
| Joaquin | 12 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) | Not measurably different |
| Logansport | 15 mi | 23.0 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
| Carthage | 15 mi | 19.3 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
| Garrison | 17 mi | 22.6 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Stanley | 20 mi | 26.2 minutes (±13.1) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Center, TX (16.2 minutes), Carthage, TX (19.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huxley | 41.4 minutes (±16.0) |
| 2 | Tenaha | 28.7 minutes (±5.2) |
| 3 | Timpson | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) |
| 4 | Joaquin | 24.6 minutes (±7.6) |
| 5 | Center | 16.2 minutes (±4.3) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Tenaha
How long is the average commute in Tenaha?
Workers who live in Tenaha, TX take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Tenaha without a car?
23.5% of households in Tenaha have no vehicle, and 6.3% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Tenaha?
0.4% (±1.2 points) of workers who live in Tenaha worked from home, and 73.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tenaha town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tenaha town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tenaha town, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Tenaha town, Texas (place:72188, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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