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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Kaufman County

Texas · 71,313 residents · 780.692 sq mi
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Kaufman County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,783. Population has grown 37% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $81,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

71,313
+37%since 1990
from 52,220 in 1990
1990 – 2025
91 / sq mi
+37%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+6%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
40K76K112K149K185K1990201020202024Kaufman County
2024173K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,783
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,280 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,827
+63%since 1990
from $11,567 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$533
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $378 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
20.8% rent
1.8
−12%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(42,782)
Black13.9%(7,254)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(3,207)
Asian0.5%(246)
Diversity Score47.8%(24,968)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(54,424)
Black10.5%(7,472)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(7,925)
Asian0.5%(330)
Diversity Score46.7%(33,338)
47
−2%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.5 min
+3%since 1990
from 28.7 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 County, Texas?

Kaufman County, Texas has about 71,313 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Kaufman County, Texas?

The typical household in Kaufman County, Texas earns about $44,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaufman County, Texas expensive?

In Kaufman County, Texas, the median home is worth about $81,100, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Kaufman County, Texas?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kaufman County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaufman County, Texas?

About 10.5% of people in Kaufman County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaufman County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaufman County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19,093 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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