CensusEasy
CITY

Tensed

Idaho · 99 residents (2025 est.) · 0.187 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Tensed has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,688. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−44%since 2000
from 126 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
380 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 674 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+19%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:99 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4872961201441990201020202024Tensed
202471
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,688
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,021
+62%since 2000
from $11,111 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
+35%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food22.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$392
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.8% in 2000
58.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tensed on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(102)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.4%(18)
Diversity Score57%(40)
Diversity Score
57
+2273%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+67%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.6%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.6%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
45.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2012
from 61.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
−61.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.1%
+44.6 ptssince 2017
from 27.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Tensed

Baileyville
Pop 99
Juliette
Pop 128
Warthen
Pop 78
Manor
Pop 136
Places similar to Tensed
Head to head

Compare Tensed to nearby cities

TENSED VS
Moscow
Income$57,022+190%
Home value$376,400
Population26,721+26891%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TENSED VS
Pullman
Income$46,812+138%
Home value$424,800
Population33,756+33997%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TENSED VS
Liberty Lake
Income$118,723+503%
Home value$577,500
Population14,029+14071%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
TENSED VS
Spokane Valley
Income$74,042+276%
Home value$382,300
Population108,405+109400%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Tensed, Idaho?

Tensed, Idaho has about 71 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tensed, Idaho?

The typical household in Tensed, Idaho earns about $19,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tensed, Idaho expensive?

In Tensed, Idaho, the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Tensed, Idaho?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tensed, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tensed, Idaho?

About 32.4% of people in Tensed, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tensed, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Tensed, Idaho has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Idaho
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Tensed with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →