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Kennedale

Texas · 8,517 residents · 6.609 sq mi
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Kennedale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,928. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 25% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,517
+46%since 2000
from 5,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,289 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+16%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K10K1990201020202024Kennedale
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,928
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,091 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,364
+50%since 2000
from $24,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,001
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $648 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+45%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,901)
Black3.3%(194)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(580)
Asian1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(1,881)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(4,817)
Black13.9%(1,186)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(1,610)
Asian4.6%(388)
Other2.3%(195)
Diversity Score74%(6,305)
Diversity Score
74
+130%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennedale, Texas?

Kennedale, Texas has about 8,517 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kennedale, Texas?

The typical household in Kennedale, Texas earns about $79,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennedale, Texas expensive?

In Kennedale, Texas, the median home is worth about $224,000, and the typical rent is about $1,001 a month.

How educated are people in Kennedale, Texas?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kennedale, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennedale, Texas?

About 4.9% of people in Kennedale, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennedale, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennedale, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,421 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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