Kennedale, TX Demographics

A map of Kennedale's Population by Race

Kennedale, Texas has an estimated population of 9,439, a large increase from the 8,517 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% White, 21.2% Hispanic, 16.5% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, 4.3% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kennedale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kennedale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kennedale, that probability was 62.0% in 2020 and 65.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kennedale is ranked the 280th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kennedale was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kennedale's White Population

4,850 residents of Kennedale, or 51.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kennedale is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Kennedale ranks 872nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedale's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Kennedale's population has decreased from 56.6% to 51.4%.

Kennedale is more White than neighboring Forest Hill (7.2% White), and Everman (17.4% White). Kennedale is less White than neighboring Rendon (71.5% White), Dalworthington Gardens (61.2% White), and Pantego (80.4% White).

Kennedale's Black Population

1,553 residents of Kennedale, or 16.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kennedale is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Kennedale ranks 241st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedale's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Black residents' share of Kennedale's population has increased from 13.9% to 16.5%.

Kennedale is more Black than neighboring Rendon (5.9% Black), Dalworthington Gardens (6.6% Black), and Pantego (7.2% Black). Kennedale is less Black than neighboring Forest Hill (46.2% Black), and Everman (21.3% Black).

Kennedale's Asian Population

409 residents of Kennedale, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kennedale is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Kennedale ranks 116th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Asian residents' share of Kennedale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Kennedale is more Asian than neighboring Forest Hill (0% Asian), Rendon (1.9% Asian), Everman (0% Asian), and Pantego (1.2% Asian). Kennedale is less Asian than neighboring Dalworthington Gardens (16.1% Asian).

Kennedale's Hispanic Population

1,998 residents of Kennedale, or 21.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kennedale is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kennedale ranks 1198th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Kennedale's population has increased from 18.9% to 21.2%.

Kennedale is more Hispanic than neighboring Rendon (16.7% Hispanic), Dalworthington Gardens (13.3% Hispanic), and Pantego (10.2% Hispanic). Kennedale is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hill (45.2% Hispanic), and Everman (60.1% Hispanic).

Kennedale's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Kennedale, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kennedale is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kennedale ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kennedale's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Kennedale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Everman (0% Native American/Other), and Pantego (0.1% Native American/Other). Kennedale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rendon (1.2% Native American/Other).

Kennedale's Multiracial Population

611 residents of Kennedale, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kennedale is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kennedale ranks 236th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kennedale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Kennedale's population has increased from 5.2% to 6.5%.

Kennedale is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hill (1.2% Multiracial), Rendon (2.8% Multiracial), Everman (1.3% Multiracial), Dalworthington Gardens (2.6% Multiracial), and Pantego (0.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.