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Kenefick, TX
Town in Liberty County, Texas.
Population
898
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
579
ZIP codes
0
Kenefick and its ZIP codes
Kenefick at a glance
- Kenefick is about 5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $73,750, 6% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $160,700 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,632 a month.
Local data for Kenefick, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenefick, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,750
Poverty rate
20.3%
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$1,632/mo
Homeownership
86.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
38.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (224), German Americans (157), Irish Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Liberty County. PPP loans are for Kenefick.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
20,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$533M
FY 2026, $5,812 per person
How people get to work
Kenefick, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 38.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenefick, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,918
5.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 41°F
62.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenefick, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Kenefick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton LakesCity | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| LibertyCity | 6.3 mi | 44.5 |
| DaytonCity | 7.4 mi | 30.7 |
| HardinCity | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
| AmesCity | 9.2 mi | 3.3 |
| DaisettaCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| HullCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2 |
| Plum GroveCity | 15 mi | 3.6 |
| Old River-WinfreeCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 17 mi | 17.8 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| DeversCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Roman ForestCity | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| WoodbranchCity | 20 mi | 2 |
| SplendoraCity | 20 mi | 3 |
| Patton VillageCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenefick, TX in?
- Kenefick is in Liberty County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kenefick, TX?
- About 898 people live in Kenefick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenefick?
- Nearby places include Dayton Lakes (3.6 mi), Liberty (6.3 mi), Dayton (7.4 mi), Hardin (8.5 mi), Ames (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023