Kerens, Texas
City · Population 1,508 · #689 in Texas
About Kerens
Set in the eastern part of Texas, Kerens is a small town counting 1,508 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Kerens is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.5 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 603 residents per square mile.
📰 Kerens News Today
- Leonard Roy Hall Obituary | Simple Cremation - Dallas | Fort Worth, TX Tribute Archive · Apr 6
- Janice Williams Obituary - Fort Worth, TX Dignity Memorial · Jan 17
- Big Tex arrives in Fair Park ahead of 2025 State Fair of Texas - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Sep 19
- James Rendon Howard Obituary (2026) - Dallas, TX - Slay Memorial Funeral Center - Aubrey Legacy obituary · Jan 29
- Kerens, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kerens Unique
- The only place in America named Kerens — 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kerens
- Milano's Pizza — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Kerens
- KERENS SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,508
Rank in state#689 of 1,224
Land area2.5 sq mi
Density603/sq mi
Coordinates32.1312, -96.2257