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Tennyson

Indiana · 279 residents · 0.234 sq mi
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Tennyson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−4%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,192 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+18%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1392052723394051990201020202024Tennyson
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,563
−1%since 2000
from $13,660 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance16.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−8%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(286)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(272)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(7)
Diversity Score11.8%(33)
Diversity Score
12
+582%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.1%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tennyson, Indiana?

Tennyson, Indiana has about 279 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tennyson, Indiana?

The typical household in Tennyson, Indiana earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tennyson, Indiana expensive?

In Tennyson, Indiana, the median home is worth about $41,700, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Tennyson, Indiana?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tennyson, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tennyson, Indiana?

About 20.2% of people in Tennyson, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tennyson, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Tennyson, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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