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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Kaufman

Texas · 6,490 residents · 9.348 sq mi
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Kaufman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,250. Population has grown 24% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,000. At a median age of 30.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,490
+24%since 1990
from 5,238 in 1990
1990 – 2025
694 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 560 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.3
+1%since 1990
from 30.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Kaufman
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,426 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,024
+52%since 1990
from $9,885 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.7%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$61,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$495
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
61.6%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.1% in 1990
38.4% rent
1.9
−13%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(3,810)
Black14.9%(782)
Hispanic / Latino19.8%(1,039)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score72.3%(3,785)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(3,598)
Black12.8%(831)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(1,930)
Asian0.4%(26)
Diversity Score71.8%(4,658)
72
−1%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.6%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.3%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.8 min
+20%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaufman, Texas?

Kaufman, Texas has about 6,490 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kaufman, Texas?

The typical household in Kaufman, Texas earns about $32,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaufman, Texas expensive?

In Kaufman, Texas, the median home is worth about $61,000, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Kaufman, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kaufman, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaufman, Texas?

About 15.7% of people in Kaufman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaufman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaufman, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,252 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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