Kaufman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kaufman County is located in Texas with a total population of 160,718. It is the 31st most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kaufman County is 34.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.6% of the population under 18, Kaufman County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kaufman County is $88,606. This is 16% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $290,800. Housing costs are 12% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Kaufman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 26.4%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.3%.