Kennedale, Texas
City in Texas, United States
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Kennedale is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The city had a population of 8,517 as of 2020.
Kennedale, Texas | |
|---|---|
Location of Kennedale in Tarrant County, Texas | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′50″N 97°13′02″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County |  Tarrant |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.62 sq mi (17.15 km2) |
| • Land | 6.61 sq mi (17.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.012 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,517 |
| 10,626 | |
| • Density | 1,288/sq mi (497.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 76060, 76140 |
| Area code | 817 |
| FIPS code | 48-38896[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410183[2] |
| Website | www.cityofkennedale.com |
History
Settled in the 1860s, the community was named for Oliver S. Kennedy, who platted the area and donated every other lot to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Linda Rhodes is the first female mayor.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.1 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.19%, is water.[5]
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Kennedale had a population of 8,517 and a median age of 40.1 years; 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 15.0% were 65 years of age or older.[7]
For every 100 females there were 94.9 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 92.6 males age 18 and over.[7]
The 2020 census reported that 97.9% of residents lived in urban areas, while 2.1% lived in rural areas.[8]
The census counted 3,018 households, of which 38.9% had children under 18 living in them; 57.8% were married-couple households, 13.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 23.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[7]
There were 3,183 housing units, of which 5.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.8% and the rental vacancy rate was 8.8%.[7]
| Race | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,176 | 60.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,206 | 14.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 87 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 393 | 4.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 591 | 6.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,061 | 12.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 1,610 | 18.9% |
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Kennedale has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[10]
Economy
Top employers
According to Kennedale's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[11] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sabre Industries/Fort Worth Tower | 450-500 |
| 2 | Kennedale ISD | 400-450 |
| 3 | Speed Fab Crete | 100-150 |
| 4 | ARK Contracting Services | 50-100 |
| Hawk Steel | 50-100 | |
| Hexpol Compounding | 50-100 | |
| RE Watson & Associates | 50-100 | |
| Harrison Jet Guns | 50-100 | |
| City of Kennedale | 50-100 | |
| 10 | Quick Roofing | 25-50 |