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Kenedy, TX

City in Karnes County, Texas.

Population

3,430

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

777

ZIP codes

0

Kenedy and its ZIP codes

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Kenedy at a glance

  • Kenedy is about 6.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $61,167 a year, 22% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,300 (51% below Texas) and median rent is $1,099 a month.

Local data for Kenedy, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kenedy, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$61,167

Poverty rate

16.3%

Median home value

$140,300

Median rent

$1,099/mo

Homeownership

39.6%

Bachelor's or higher

10.7%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

16.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,598), Irish Americans (123), German Americans (122).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Karnes County. PPP loans are for Kenedy.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$74,900

6,162 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$83,316

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$83.8M

FY 2026, $5,698 per person

Karnes County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Kenedy, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone65.0%
  • Carpooled13.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked10.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.9%
  • Worked from home3.9%

Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kenedy, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

240

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

28

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

96° / 43°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kenedy, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.7%

U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts

Diabetes

18.8%

U.S. 12.1% +6.7 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

29.9%

U.S. 11.1% +18.8 pts

Cities near Kenedy

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Karnes CityCity6.1 mi2.3
RungeTown9.9 mi1.2
TulsitaCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
PettusCensus-designated place13 mi5.8
PawneeCensus-designated place14 mi5.2
Falls CityCity16 mi0.9
TuletaCensus-designated place16 mi4.5
NordheimCity16 mi0.5
NormannaCensus-designated place19 mi1.3
PothTown23 mi3.2
YorktownCity24 mi1.7
BeevilleCity28 mi6.4
GoliadCity29 mi1.6
Blue Berry HillCensus-designated place30 mi2.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kenedy, TX in?
Kenedy is in Karnes County, Texas.
What is the population of Kenedy, TX?
About 3,430 people live in Kenedy, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kenedy?
Nearby places include Karnes City (6.1 mi), Runge (9.9 mi), Tulsita (11 mi), Pettus (13 mi), Pawnee (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023