Kendall County, TX, is in south-central Texas on the Edwards Plateau, covering 663 square miles of rolling terrain.

  • County seat: Boerne
  • Founded: 1862, named after George Wilkins Kendall (journalist, Mexican-American War correspondent)
  • Native tribes: Kiowa, Comanche, Lipan Apache
  • Part of the San Antonio–New Braunfels metropolitan area

Kendall County Growth

Out of 254 counties in Texas, BEC serves 1 county within the top 20 of population growth: Kendall County.

  • Ranked number 16 as one of the fastest growing counties in Texas (U.S. Census Bureau)
  • Ranked number 30 on the list of the top 50 fastest growing counties in the United States
  • Offers a mix of rural charm and modern development
  • Desirable place to live and work

Kendall County Economy

Major employers span education, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.

Key employers:

  • Boerne Independent School District – major local employer
  • HEB – grocery retailer
  • Mission Pharmacal – pharmaceutical company headquartered in Boerne
  • Albany Engineered Composites – manufacturing
  • Toyota of Boerne – automotive industry
  • Westward Environmental Inc. – consulting

Kendall County benefits from proximity to San Antonio, enabling business growth while maintaining Hill Country lifestyle.