Tensed, ID Demographics

A map of Tensed's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	49	63	69.0%	75.0%
Native American/Other	11	15	15.5%	17.9%
Multiracial	7	1	9.9%	1.2%
Hispanic	4	4	5.6%	4.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	1.2%

Tensed, Idaho has an estimated population of 71, a large decrease from the 84 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.0% White, 15.5% Native American/Other, 9.9% Multiracial, 5.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tensed, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tensed has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tensed, that probability was 40.3% in 2020 and 48.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tensed is ranked the 217th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tensed was ranked the 218th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tensed's White Population

49 residents of Tensed, or 69.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tensed is lower than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Tensed ranks 179th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tensed's White population has declined by an estimated 22.2%. White residents' share of Tensed's population has decreased from 75.0% to 69.0%.

Tensed is more White than neighboring De Smet (2.2% White), and Plummer (43.1% White). Tensed is less White than neighboring Farmington (83.6% White), Tekoa (83.5% White), and Onaway (84% White).

Tensed's Black Population

0 residents of Tensed, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tensed is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Tensed ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tensed's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Tensed's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tensed is less Black than neighboring Plummer (3.1% Black).

Tensed's Asian Population

0 residents of Tensed, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tensed is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Tensed ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tensed's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Tensed's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Tensed is less Asian than neighboring Plummer (0.1% Asian).

Tensed's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Tensed, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tensed is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Tensed ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tensed's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Tensed's population has increased from 4.8% to 5.6%.

Tensed is more Hispanic than neighboring Onaway (4.6% Hispanic). Tensed is less Hispanic than neighboring De Smet (32.6% Hispanic), Farmington (10% Hispanic), Tekoa (11% Hispanic), and Plummer (11.6% Hispanic).

Tensed's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Tensed, or 15.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tensed is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tensed ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tensed's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tensed's population has decreased from 17.9% to 15.5%.

Tensed is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmington (3.6% Native American/Other), Tekoa (2.2% Native American/Other), and Onaway (3.8% Native American/Other). Tensed is less Native American/Other than neighboring De Smet (57.8% Native American/Other), and Plummer (34.3% Native American/Other).

Tensed's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Tensed, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tensed is higher than in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Tensed ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tensed's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tensed's population has increased from 1.2% to 9.9%.

Tensed is more Multiracial than neighboring De Smet (7.4% Multiracial), Farmington (2.9% Multiracial), Tekoa (3.3% Multiracial), Plummer (7.8% Multiracial), and Onaway (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.