Kendleton, Texas

Kendleton is a city located in Fort Bend County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 466.

Geography

\nKendleton is located at 29°26'52" North, 95°59'59" West (29.447872, -95.999806)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.7 km² (1.1 mi²). 2.7 km² (1.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 466 people, 178 households, and 116 families residing in the city. The population density is 169.7/km² (437.9/mi²). There are 209 housing units at an average density of 76.1/km² (196.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 12.45% White, 78.97% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 5.15% from other races, and 3.22% from two or more races. 15.24% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 178 households out of which 27.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% are married couples living together, 21.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% are non-families. 33.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.27. In the city the population is spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 72.3 males. The median income for a household in the city is $21,563, and the median income for a family is $35,795. Males have a median income of $34,167 versus $21,964 for females. The per capita income for the city is $12,196. 19.5% of the population and 14.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.7% are under the age of 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older.