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Kendleton

Texas · 380 residents · 1.099 sq mi
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Kendleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,614. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,200. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
380
−18%since 2000
from 466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
346 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+23%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1993194395586781990201020202024Kendleton
2024434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,614
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,382
+2%since 2000
from $12,196 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−41.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(26)
Black78.5%(366)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.6%(203)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(15)
Black82.6%(314)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(32)
Diversity Score47.9%(182)
Diversity Score
48
+10%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+19%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kendleton, Texas?

Kendleton, Texas has about 380 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kendleton, Texas?

The typical household in Kendleton, Texas earns about $27,614 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kendleton, Texas expensive?

In Kendleton, Texas, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Kendleton, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Kendleton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kendleton, Texas?

About 17.9% of people in Kendleton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kendleton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kendleton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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