Kennedale, Texas
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 km), of which 0.01 square miles (0.03 km), or 0.19%, is water.
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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% | |
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| 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.
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.
Economy
Top employers
According to Kennedale's 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, 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.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kennedale, Texas
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "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/
- ^ "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
- ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.
External links
- City of Kennedale official website
- Kennedale Independent School District
- Kennedale Junior High School
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