Kenedy, Texas
City · Population 3,378 · #468 in Texas
About Kenedy
Kenedy, TX is a small town located in southern Texas with an estimated population of 3,378.
Officially, Kenedy is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 766 residents per square mile.
📰 Kenedy News Today
- Matias Gonzales Jr. eckolsfuneralhome1886.com · Aug 18
- Refuel to open first Whataburger at Texas convenience store in late 2026 CSP Daily News · May 4
- A Polish mission found a home in South Texas. For 50 years, these sisters have helped others do the same kens5.com · Aug 12
- How many people live in Kenedy County, TX? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Refuel to open its first Whataburger - C-Store Dive C-Store Dive · Apr 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kenedy Unique
- The only place in America named Kenedy — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kenedy
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Kenedy Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kenedy
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kenedy
- CONNALLY
- K ACADEMY
- KENEDY EL
- KENEDY H S
- KENEDY MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,378
Rank in state#468 of 1,224
Land area4.41 sq mi
Density766/sq mi
Coordinates28.8088, -97.8537