Kenefick, Texas
Kenefick, Texas | ||
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FIPS code 48-38872[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 1378522[4] | |
Website | cityofkenefick |
Kenefick is a town in Liberty County, Texas, United States. The population was 615 at the 2020 census.
Geography
Kenefick is located at 30°6′22″N 94°51′8″W / 30.10611°N 94.85222°W (30.106035, –94.852169).[5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2), of which 1.5 square miles (3.9 km2) is land and 0.65% is water,
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1970 | 205 | — | |
1980 | 763 | 272.2% | |
1990 | 435 | −43.0% | |
2000 | 667 | 53.3% | |
2010 | 563 | −15.6% | |
2020 | 615 | 9.2% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[6] 2020 Census[7] |
As of the
There were 235 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.6% were non-families. 11.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,857, and the median income for a family was $52,083. Males had a median income of $45,481 versus $26,513 for females. The
In 1954, Rev. William Bythel Hagee (father of John Hagee), was called to the ministry. Previously William Hagee had been a refinery worker at the Humble Oil Refinery in Baytown, Texas. He set up a Tent Revival at David Parker's family property in Kenefick in order to start his ministry. This was the beginning of the Assembly of God Church in Kenefick and the beginning of Pastor John Hagee's legacy.
Education
Kenefick is served by the Dayton Independent School District.
References
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Total Population: 2010 Census DEC Summary File 1 (P1), Kenefick town, Texas". data.census.gov. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "Census Bureau profile: Kenefick, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.