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Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman County, Texas. Kaufman County had 209,235 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 44.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 25 places (22 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 48257.
Kaufman County is one of the 11 counties of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
209,235
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 145,310 · ACS 2020-2024: 172,604
Median household income
$89,485
±$5,546 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$320,900
±$6,354 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,554
±$97 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Kaufman County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 145,310 residents in Kaufman County. The Census Bureau estimates 209,235 for July 1, 2025, up 44.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 172,604 over 781 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kaufman County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 172,604 | 30,188,424 | +48,800 |
| Households | 50,990±602 | 10,992,816 | +12,975 |
| Average household size | 3.36±0.04 | 2.69 | +0.14 |
| Housing units | 54,130±297 | 12,128,515 | +12,697 |
Kaufman County's population since 2000
From 71,313 in 2000 to 209,235 in 2025: up 193.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Kaufman County?
Kaufman County holds 25 places: 22 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Forney with 41,658 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Forney | 23,455 | $104,112 |
|---|---|---|
| Terrell | 17,465 | $65,842 |
| Heartland | 8,509 | $92,996 |
| Travis Ranch | 7,324 | $83,801 |
| Kaufman | 6,797 | $62,931 |
| Crandall | 3,860 | $88,997 |
| Mabank | 4,050 | $54,889 |
| Talty | 2,500 | $154,732 |
| Combine | 2,245 | $94,756 |
| Kemp | 1,129 | $55,833 |
| ElmoGEOID 4823356 | 803 | not published |
| Poetry | – | $95,357 |
| Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 771 | $97,188 |
| Scurry | 688 | $84,732 |
| Post Oak Bend | – | $121,094 |
| Oak Grove | 617 | $121,563 |
| Grays Prairie | 325 | $128,750 |
| RosserGEOID 4863404 | 301 | $127,188 |
| CottonwoodGEOID 4817200 | 181 | $99,038 |
| Mesquite, Dallas County | 150,108 | $72,537 |
| Heath | 9,769 | $220,828 |
| Seven Points | 1,370 | $39,934 |
| Seagoville | 18,446 | $66,743 |
| Dallas | 1,304,379 | $70,518 |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 3,562 | $204,773 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kaufman County?
The median resident of Kaufman County is 33.8 years old; 28.8% are under 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.4%. 11.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kaufman County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8±0.2 | 35.6 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 28.8%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.7%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.4% | 39.7% | +6.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.8%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −14.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.4%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | +6.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | +0.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.4%±0.9 pts | 17.6% | +3.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.6%±1.1 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 11.1%±0.8 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.0%±1.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.4%±1.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5%±1.6 pts | 33.8% | +6.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kaufman County earn?
Half of Kaufman County's 50,990 households earn less than $89,485 a year (±$5,546), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $86,280 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kaufman County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,485±$5,546 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $106,230±$3,257 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,359±$980 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.7%±1.4 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8%±2.5 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±1.2 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±0.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kaufman County?
Owners occupy 78.1% of Kaufman County's occupied homes and renters 21.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $320,900 by its owner (±$6,354). The median renter pays $1,554 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kaufman County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $320,900±$6,354 | $283,800 | +$101,467 |
| Median gross rent | $1,554±$97 | $1,403 | +$269 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0%±4.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,257±$43 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.1%±1.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 54,130±297 | 12,128,515 | +12,697 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2%±3.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5%±1.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.9%±1.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 12.8%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7%±0.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kaufman County building?
Builders took permits for 1,069 new housing units across Kaufman County in 2025 (1,057 single-family), 5.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kaufman County get to work?
76.1% of Kaufman County's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Kaufman County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3%±1.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1%±1.5 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±1.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±1.1 pts | 14.4% | +7.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.6 min±0.9 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Kaufman County's census tracts?
Kaufman County is divided into 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $49,826 (Tract 504.01) to $153,661 (Tract 502.13).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kaufman County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 1st of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 254 |
| Median household income | 21st of 253 |
| Median home value | 21st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 198th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 252 |
| Median age | 217th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kaufman County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.