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Kennedale : Texas

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Kennedale is a city located in Tarrant County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,850.

Geography
Kennedale is located at 32�39′0″ North, 97�13′5″ West (32.650070, -97.218095)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.6 km� (6.0 mi�). 15.6 km� (6.0 mi�) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

History
Settled in the 1860’s. Named for Oliver S. Kennedy who platted Kennedale, and donated every other lot to the Southern Pacific Railroad. Today, Kennedale has a high concentration of junkyard and scrap metal businesses, and is the home of the Cowtown Speedway Racetrack.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,850 people, 2,141 households, and 1,616 families residing in the city. The population density is 374.0/km� (968.5/mi�). There are 2,241 housing units at an average density of 143.3/km� (371.0/mi�). The racial makeup of the city is 88.51% White, 3.45% African American, 0.75% Native American, 0.97% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 4.29% from other races, and 2.02% from two or more races. 9.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

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