Kennedale, Texas

Kennedale is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The city had a population of 8,543 as of 2018.[3]

Kennedale, Texas
City
Location of Kennedale in Tarrant County, Texas
Coordinates: 32°39′0″N 97°13′5″W
Country United States
State Texas
County Tarrant
Government
 • TypeCouncil-Manager
 • City CouncilMayor Brian Johnson
Rockie Gilley
Chris Pugh
Sandra Lee
Linda Rhodes
Jan Joplin
 • City ManagerGeorge Campbell
Area
 • Total17.1 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
 • Land17.1 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
 • Water0.0 km2 (0.0 sq mi)
Elevation
192 m (630 ft)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total6,763
 • Density400/km2 (1,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76060, 76140
Area code(s)817
FIPS code48-38896[1]
GNIS feature ID1339035[2]
Websitewww.cityofkennedale.com

Geography

Kennedale is located at 32°39′00″N 97°13′05″W (32.650070, -97.218095).[4]

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]

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.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19501,046—
19601,52145.4%
19703,076102.2%
19802,594−15.7%
19904,09657.9%
20005,85042.8%
20106,76315.6%
Est. 20188,543[6]26.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
Welcome sign to the City of Kennedale

At the 2000 census there were 5,850 people in 2,141 households, including 1,616 families, in the city. The population density was 968.5 people per square mile (374.0/km2). There were 2,241 housing units at an average density of 371.0 per square mile (143.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 88.51% White, 3.45% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 4.29% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.91%.[1]

Of the 2,141 households 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 19.2% of households were one person and 5.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.11.

The age distribution was 28.6% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 32.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median household income was $49,091 and the median family income was $53,901. Males had a median income of $43,182 versus $25,508 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,323. About 4.9% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.5% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Kennedale is served by the Kennedale Independent School District.

Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College, an Independent Baptist institution of higher learning, was established in Kennedale in 1960.[8]

Kennedale ISD has one elementary school, one intermediate school, one junior high, and one high school.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Kennedale has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[9]

Economy

Top employers

According to Kennedale's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[10] the top employers in the city are:

# Employer # of Employees
1 Fort Worth Tower 480
2 Kennedale ISD 411
3 Speed Fab Crete 128
4 ARK Contracting Services 115
5 Harrison Jet Guns 92
6 Hawk Steel 92
7 Mike Conkle's Custom Cabinets 85
8 City of Kennedale 78
9 Excel Polymers 76
10 Goss International 64

References
  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Kennedale city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kennedale city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  6. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved May 30, 2019.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary, Kennedale, Texas, . . . . Independent, Fundamental, KJV only
  9. Climate Summary for Kennedale, Texas
  10. City of Kennedale CAFR Retrieved 2015-07-08
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