Tenino
City in Thurston County, Washington
Tenino is a city in Thurston County, Washington, with 1,870 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bucoda, 4.1 miles S.
- 1,870residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 1,285 / sq mipopulation density
- 98530ZIP code
About Tenino
Tenino () is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,870 at the 2020 census.
Incorporated in 1906, the city sits upon land first established as a food-source prairie for Native Americans living in the area. The town grew around an economy of stone quarrying, with local sandstone being used in several government and university buildings in the Pacific Northwest. With a decrease in demand for stone, the town converted one abandoned quarry into a community pool. Its downtown district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Tenino gained notoriety during the Great Depression for the use of wooden money as public currency for its residents, a practice briefly revived during the COVID-19 pandemic. The city was named for a steamboat used during a railroad committee expedition.
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Living in Tenino
- Median household income
- $82,639
- Median home value
- $369,000
- Median rent
- $1,400/mo
- Median age
- 36.9
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Tenino had 1,870 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,870 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,285 per sq mi (496 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tenino at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Thurston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,870 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8538° N, 122.8605° W |
| ZIP code | 98530 |
| Official website | ci.tenino.wa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5370630 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tenino
- Bucoda4.1 mi S
- Grand Mound8.0 mi SW
- Rainier8.6 mi E
- Tumwater9.7 mi N
- Rochester9.9 mi W
- Fords Prairie9.9 mi SW
- Centralia10.4 mi SW
- Yelm12.0 mi NE
- Olympia13.0 mi N
- Lacey13.6 mi N
- Chehalis14.0 mi S
- North Yelm14.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Tenino
What county is Tenino in?
Tenino is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of Tenino, WA?
1,870 people lived in Tenino at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tenino, WA?
The ZIP code of Tenino is 98530.
What is the elevation of Tenino?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tenino?
Bucoda (4.1 mi), Grand Mound (8.0 mi), Rainier (8.6 mi), Tumwater (9.7 mi), Rochester (9.9 mi).
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