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Kaufman County

Texas · 145,310 residents · 780.692 sq mi
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Kaufman County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,179. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 73,997 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145,310
+104%since 2000
from 71,313 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
186 / sq mi
+104%since 2000
from 91 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+1%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K76K112K149K185K1990201020202024Kaufman County
2024173K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,179
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,783 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,147
+55%since 2000
from $18,827 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,400
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(54,424)
Black10.5%(7,472)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(7,925)
Asian0.5%(330)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.7%(33,338)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.1%(78,626)
Black14.8%(21,541)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(36,165)
Asian1.5%(2,107)
Other2.3%(3,384)
Diversity Score75.5%(109,666)
Segregation Score29.9%(43,398)
Diversity Score
75
+61%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 29.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaufman County, Texas?

Kaufman County, Texas has about 145,310 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kaufman County, Texas earns about $72,179 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 $195,400, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Kaufman County, Texas?

About 20.2% 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 10.7% 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 93,090 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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