Kennedale, Texas
Kennedale is a city in Tarrant County, Texas, United States. The city had a population of 8,517 as of 2020.
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, of which, or 0.19%, is water.Demographics
| Race | Number | Percentage |
| White | 4,817 | 56.56% |
| Black or African American | 1,186 | 13.93% |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 47 | 0.55% |
| Asian | 388 | 4.56% |
| Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 22 | 0.26% |
| Mixed or multiracial | 444 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,610 | 18.9% |
| Total | 8,517 |
As of the 2020 United States census, 8,517 people, 2,988 households, and 2,287 families were 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, Kennedale has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.Economy
Top employers
According to Kennedale's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:| # | Employer | # of Employees |
| 1 | Sabre Industries/Fort Worth Tower | 450-500 |
| 2 | Kennedale ISD | 400-450 |
| 3 | Speed Fab Crete | 100-150 |
| 4 | ARK Contracting Services | 50-100 |
| 4 | Hawk Steel | 50-100 |
| 4 | Hexpol Compounding | 50-100 |
| 4 | RE Watson & Associates | 50-100 |
| 4 | Harrison Jet Guns | 50-100 |
| 4 | City of Kennedale | 50-100 |
| 10 | Quick Roofing | 25-50 |