City · Texas
Kennedale, Texas
Kennedale, city, in Tarrant County, Texas. Kennedale had 10,626 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 24.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,517 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,439 (±25). GEOID 4838896.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,626
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,517 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,439 ±25
Median household income
$118,794
±$7,597 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$380,100
±$37,683 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,554
±$361 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Kennedale and what county is it in?
Kennedale is a city in Tarrant County, Texas. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 1,289 residents per square mile in 2020.
Kennedale is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 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 Kennedale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,626 people lived in Kennedale on July 1, 2025, up 24.9% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,517 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,439 (±25).
| Measure | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,439 ±25 | 2,167,390 | +1,242 |
| Households | 3,232 ±247 | 782,419 | +474 |
| Average household size | 2.90 ±0.22 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,518 ±325 | 843,257 | +585 |
Kennedale's population since 2000
From 5,850 in 2000 to 10,626 in 2025: up 81.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kennedale 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 Kennedale?
The median resident of Kennedale is 38.6 years old; 23.8% are under 18 and 12.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.2%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±2.9 | 35.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.8% ±4.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.7% ±3.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Male | 54.6% ±4.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±6.8 pts | 30.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.4% ±7.8 pts | 42.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.5% ±5.6 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5% ±4.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2% ±4.0 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.4% ±6.7 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.3% ±2.8 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.4% ±5.1 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.8% ±6.7 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±4.9 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±3.1 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±6.5 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Kennedale earn?
Half of Kennedale's 3,232 households earn less than $118,794 a year (±$7,597), against $84,207 in Tarrant County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $95,702 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $23,092 after inflation. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $118,794 ±$7,597 | $84,207 | +$23,092 |
| Mean household income | $140,448 ±$21,198 | $115,894 | – |
| Per capita income | $49,602 ±$8,361 | $42,755 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.3% ±6.6 pts | 11.1% | +7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.8% ±17.3 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.1% ±4.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.9 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.1% ±2.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
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 Kennedale?
Owners occupy 71.4% of Kennedale's occupied homes and renters 28.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $380,100 by its owner (±$37,683). The median renter pays $1,554 a month including utilities, and 36.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $380,100 ±$37,683 | $323,900 | +$114,885 |
| Median gross rent | $1,554 ±$361 | $1,547 | +$392 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.5% ±17.0 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,505 ±$217 | $2,233 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.4% ±8.2 pts | 59.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.6% ±8.2 pts | 40.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,518 ±325 | 843,257 | +585 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 68.8% ±7.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% ±2.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 29.8% ±4.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.7% ±3.1 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 Kennedale building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units in Kennedale in 2025 (8 in single-family houses), 0.8 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 Kennedale work and get to work?
85.5% of Kennedale's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes.
| Measure | Kennedale | Tarrant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5% ±5.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.5% ±5.5 pts | 72.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0% ±5.0 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min ±3.5 | 26.8 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 Kennedale?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Kennedale, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1114.11Tarrant County | 6,341 | $121,473 |
| Tract 1114.05Tarrant County | 2,827 | $82,500 |
| Tract 1115.32Tarrant County | 7,748 | $107,838 |
| Tract 1111.02Tarrant County | 6,848 | $69,567 |
| Tract 1114.10Tarrant County | 3,777 | $56,250 |
| Tract 1060.04Tarrant County | 9,926 | $74,651 |
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 Kennedale) · Census block assignment files
How does Kennedale compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kennedale is the 3,078th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 242nd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Kennedale ranks 121st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 242nd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 107th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 393rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 121st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 160th | 978 |
| Median home value | 151st | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 186th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 497th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 327th | 877 |
| Median age | 368th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 489th | 973 |
| Work from home | 349th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 182nd | 976 |
Kennedale's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Kennedale 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 Kennedale?
16 of the 57 figures for Kennedale 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 Kennedale 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 Kennedale.