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Tennyson

Indiana · 213 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 $31,250. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

213
−27%since 2000
from 290 in 2000
1990 – 2025
910 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 1,239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
39.9
+17%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1392052723394051990201020202024Tennyson
2024165
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,250
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$20,520
+50%since 2000
from $13,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
30.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$722
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
82.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
17.2% rent
2.2
+67%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2
+35%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
92.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

20.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
56.1%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
10.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
52.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
7.8%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tennyson, Indiana?

Tennyson, Indiana has about 213 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tennyson, Indiana?

The typical household in Tennyson, Indiana earns about $31,250 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Tennyson, Indiana?

About 14.0% 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 30.4% 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 75 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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