Welcome to Tensed ...
The city of Tensed is located in the Idaho Panhandle.
Tensed is located in Benewah County<1>.
The pronunciation of Tensed: TEN-sed<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Tensed, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1949.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Tensed has a population of 121 people<3> (see below for details).
The community of Tensed is 2,550 feet [777 m] above sea level.<4> In other words, the elevation of Tensed is about ½ mile above sea level.
Time Zone: Tensed lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Tensed: (208) & (986)<5>
The ZIP code for Tensed: 83870<6>
Going back to its beginning, Tensed was originally named Desmet. For more information about the names of Tensed, see The Names of Tensed on our Genealogy Page.
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Tensed had an population of 121 people. This is a decrease of 1.63% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 3.97% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Tensed had a population of 123 people. This makes Tensed the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 123 people, the population of Tensed decreased 2.38% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 126 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Tensed.
Communities near Tensed ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Tensed.
- Saint Maries
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Maries have been provided by the GNIS.<7> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Maries
- Saint Maries is located in Benewah County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,465 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Maries <8>
- Palouse
(18 miles [29 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palouse
- Palouse is located in Whitman County (WA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,055 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palouse <8>
- Potlatch
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Potlatch
- Potlatch is located in Latah County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 822 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Potlatch <8>
- Tekoa
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tekoa
- Tekoa is located in Whitman County (WA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 773 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tekoa <8>
- Fairfield
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairfield
- Fairfield is located in Spokane County (WA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 631 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fairfield <8>
- Garfield
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
- Garfield is located in Whitman County (WA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 591 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garfield <8>
- Oakesdale
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakesdale
- Oakesdale is located in Whitman County (WA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 425 people
- Worley
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worley
- Worley is located in Kootenai County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 265 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Worley <8>
- Onaway
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south) - Latah
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Latah
- Latah is located in Spokane County (WA)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 187 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Latah <8>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Tensed. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Tensed.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Tensed. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Tensed.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Tensed. See our Newspapers Page for Tensed.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Tensed ...
Looking for more information about Tensed? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Tensed, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Tensed.
Adding Tensed to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Tensed in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Tensed was on a map titled Map of Idaho (from Mobile Oil, 1949).
We also found Tensed on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Idaho (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Tensed.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Tensed. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Idaho: www.state.id.us/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Idaho's counties, including Benewah, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Tensed. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Tensed. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Tensed - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (986) is an overlay for area code (208). |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Tensed). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Tensed or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <8> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |