City · Texas
Kendleton, Texas
Kendleton, city, in Fort Bend County, Texas. Kendleton had 417 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.5% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 399; the 2020 Census counted 343 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 434 (±217). GEOID 4838848.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
417
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 343 · ACS 2020-2024: 434 ±217
Median household income
$31,875
±$19,095 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$141,300
±$38,206 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,365
±$480 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Kendleton and what county is it in?
Kendleton is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas. It covers 1.1 square miles of land, 312 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kendleton is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kendleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 417 people lived in Kendleton on July 1, 2025, up 4.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Kendleton, 399, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 343: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 434 (±217).
| Measure | Kendleton | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 434 ±217 | 893,767 | no clear change |
| Households | 163 ±71 | 292,713 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.87 | 3.03 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 213 ±80 | 305,633 | no clear change |
Kendleton's population since 2000
From 466 in 2000 to 417 in 2025: down 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kendleton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kendleton?
The median resident of Kendleton is 35.9 years old; 33.4% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 56.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 43.1%.
| Measure | Kendleton | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±22.6 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 33.4% ±12.5 pts | 26.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±12.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Male | 39.2% ±13.2 pts | 49.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 43.1% ±28.3 pts | 24.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 28.7% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 56.9% ±28.3 pts | 20.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 21.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.6% ±8.2 pts | 30.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.8% ±28.2 pts | 41.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.0% ±1.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±10.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 38.2% ±15.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.0% ±12.7 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.2% ±7.1 pts | 50.2% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.7% ±3.2 pts | 20.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.8% ±7.8 pts | 89.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±10.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kendleton earn?
Half of Kendleton's 163 households earn less than $31,875 a year (±$19,095), against $114,041 in Fort Bend County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $46,664 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 44.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kendleton | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,875 ±$19,095 | $114,041 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $51,026 ±$22,669 | $145,123 | – |
| Per capita income | $19,297 ±$11,454 | $47,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 44.1% ±26.0 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 59.2% ±43.3 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3% ±12.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.0% ±12.1 pts | 98.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.5% ±14.0 pts | 95.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kendleton?
Owners occupy 58.9% of Kendleton's occupied homes and renters 41.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $141,300 by its owner (±$38,206). The median renter pays $1,365 a month including utilities, and 76.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kendleton | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $141,300 ±$38,206 | $374,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,365 ±$480 | $1,807 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 76.6% ±28.5 pts | 43.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $973 ±$147 | $2,665 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.9% ±22.3 pts | 77.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.1% ±22.3 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Housing units | 213 ±80 | 305,633 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±37.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±44.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.7% ±12.5 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% ±11.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±20.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±9.7 pts | 30.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±20.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% ±12.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kendleton building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Kendleton in 2025 (16 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 2 of 12 months), 38.4 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kendleton work and get to work?
65.7% of Kendleton's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes.
| Measure | Kendleton | Fort Bend County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5% ±11.0 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% ±6.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.7% ±16.8 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.0% ±17.3 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.3% ±11.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±24.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2% ±10.6 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±7.6 | 32.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kendleton?
No census tract lies mostly in Kendleton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6758Fort Bend County | 4,290 | $61,941 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kendleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Kendleton compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kendleton is the 13,944th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 1,030th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Kendleton is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1,030th | 1,224 |
Kendleton's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Kendleton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kendleton?
28 of the 57 figures for Kendleton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kendleton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kendleton.