Kemp, TX is a small town located in east Texas with a population of 1,357 and an estimated population density of 692 people per square mile. The town is known for its friendly locals and strong sense of community. Local businesses include Kemp Hardware & Supply Co., Max's BBQ, Kemp Cafe, and B & B Jitters Coffee Shop. Outdoor activities available year-round include fishing at Cedar Creek Lake, bird watching at Cooper Lake State Park, hiking at Purtis Creek State Park, and horseback riding at Horseman’s Retreat by Cedar Creek Lake. Other organizations in the area include the Karnack Independent School District and Kemp Library. In addition to these organizations, residents enjoy attending sporting events such as baseball games at the Kemp High School Eagles Stadium or attending the monthly deer hunts hosted by Dunn Ranch Hunting Club.
The population in Kemp is 1,357. There are 750 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kemp is 40, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kemp is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kemp
- 57.1% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 32.2% are married with children
- 27.5% have children, but are single
Race in Kemp
- 80.5% are White
- 7.7% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 9.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander