Kennedale, Texas

Kennedale is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The city had a population of 8,543 as of 2018.[5]

Kennedale, Texas
Location of Kennedale in Tarrant County, Texas
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 Hollis Matthews
Gary Mitchell
Kenneth Michels
James Connor
Jan Joplin
  City ManagerDarrell Hull
Area
  Total6.62 sq mi (17.15 km2)
  Land6.61 sq mi (17.12 km2)
  Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
630 ft (192 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total6,763
  Estimate 
(2019)[2]
8,645
  Density1,308.06/sq mi (505.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
76060, 76140
Area code817
FIPS code48-38896[3]
GNIS feature ID1339035[4]
Websitewww.cityofkennedale.com

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, –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]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
19501,046
19601,52145.4%
19703,076102.2%
19802,594−15.7%
19904,09657.9%
20005,85042.8%
20106,76315.6%
20208,51725.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
Welcome sign to the City of Kennedale
Kennedale racial composition as of 2020[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[lower-alpha 1]
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

  1. 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.[10][11]
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