Kennedale, Texas
City in Texas, United States
32°39′0″N 97°13′5″W / 32.65000°N 97.21806°W / 32.65000; -97.21806
United States
Texas
TarrantGary Mitchell
Kenneth Michels
James Connor
Jan Joplin
(2010)
(2019)[2]
76060, 76140
Kennedale is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The city had a population of 8,543 as of 2018.[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. Linda Rhodes is the first female Mayor.
Geography
Kennedale is located at 32°39′00″N 97°13′05″W / 32.650070°N 97.218095°W / 32.650070; -97.218095 (32.650070, –97.218095).[6]
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.[7]
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Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,046 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,521 | 45.4% | |
| 1970 | 3,076 | 102.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,594 | −15.7% | |
| 1990 | 4,096 | 57.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,850 | 42.8% | |
| 2010 | 6,763 | 15.6% | |
| 2020 | 8,517 | 25.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 4,817 | 56.56% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,186 | 13.93% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 47 | 0.55% |
| Asian (NH) | 388 | 4.56% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 3 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 22 | 0.26% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 444 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,610 | 18.9% |
| Total | 8,517 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 8,517 people, 2,988 households, and 2,287 families residing in the city.
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.[12]
Kennedale ISD has two elementary schools, 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.[13]
Economy
Top employers
According to Kennedale's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[14] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kennedale ISD | 412 |
| 2 | ARK Contracting Services | 155 |
| 3 | Speed Fab Crete | 76 |
| 4 | City of Kennedale | 70 |
| 5 | Hawk Steel | 62 |
| 6 | Harrison Jet Guns | 50 |
| US Galvanizing LP | 50 | |
| RE Watson & Associates | 50 | |
| 9 | Mike Conkle's Custom Cabinets | 48 |
| 10 | Redi-Mix LP | 21 |
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (DP-1): Kennedale city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Kennedale city, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ https://www.census.gov/ [not specific enough to verify]
- ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary, Kennedale, Texas, . . . . Independent, Fundamental, KJV only
- ^ Climate Summary for Kennedale, Texas
- ^ City of Kennedale CAFR Retrieved 2022-01-23
External links
- City of Kennedale official website
- Kennedale Independent School District
- Kennedale Junior High School
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