Kennedale is a city in
Tarrant County, Texas
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, United States. The city had a population of 8,517 as of
2020
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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
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. Linda Rhodes is the first female Mayor.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of , of which , or 0.19%, is water.
Demographics
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
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...
system, Kennedale has a
humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between ...
, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Economy
Top employers
According to Kennedale's 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,
City of Kennedale ACFR
Retrieved 2025-05-03 the top employers in the city are:
References
External links
City of Kennedale official website
Kennedale Independent School District
Kennedale Junior High School
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Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex
Cities in Texas
Cities in Tarrant County, Texas
Populated places established in the 1860s