Kendleton, Texas
City · Population 407 · #1035 in Texas
About Kendleton
Kendleton is a tiny community in eastern Texas, home to 407 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Kendleton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 370 residents per square mile.
📰 Kendleton News Today
- Maria Hernandez Obituary (2022) - Rosenberg, TX - Hernandez Funeral Home - Rosenberg SILive.com · May 9
- Fort Bend looks to highlight African American history with new monument, Black cowboy museum Houston Public Media · Dec 26
- Son of former Kendleton mayor charged with sexual assaulting teens in emergency shelter owned by mother, records show ABC13 Houston · Nov 12
- Kendleton’s New African American Heritage Monument and Park honors founders, ancestors, and spirit of freedom Click2Houston · Oct 23
- Fort Bend County Dedicates African American Heritage Monument in Kendleton coveringkaty.com · Nov 9
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What Makes Kendleton Unique
- The only place in America named Kendleton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)407
Rank in state#1035 of 1,224
Land area1.1 sq mi
Density370/sq mi
Coordinates29.4438, -96.0066