Kaufman County, Texas Demographics 2026
Kaufman County, Texas has a population of 160,718, the 31st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $88,606 and the median home value is $290,800. The poverty rate is 9.7%.
Kaufman County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Kaufman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forney | 28,222 | $103,360 | 7.2% | $323,500 |
| Terrell | 19,019 | $63,795 | 16.8% | $190,000 |
| Heartland | 11,019 | $107,165 | 6.0% | $305,000 |
| Heath | 10,218 | $216,160 | 2.4% | $681,500 |
| Travis Ranch | 9,894 | $77,979 | 8.0% | $311,600 |
| Kaufman | 8,010 | $58,269 | 15.0% | $195,900 |
| Mabank | 4,481 | $61,011 | 8.2% | $253,900 |
| Crandall | 4,307 | $105,556 | 16.8% | $272,900 |
| McLendon-Chisholm | 4,121 | $196,458 | 0.2% | $604,400 |
| Talty | 2,727 | $136,917 | 4.1% | $441,400 |
| Kemp | 1,389 | $69,875 | 11.1% | $168,300 |
| Elmo | 1,377 | $36,923 | 0.8% | $173,000 |
| Poetry | 1,352 | $103,333 | 2.9% | $408,300 |
| Seven Points | 1,287 | $55,517 | 12.3% | $94,300 |
| Oak Ridge (Kaufman County) | 811 | $92,750 | 2.5% | $318,400 |
| Scurry | 720 | $108,125 | 8.5% | $309,500 |
| Oak Grove | 671 | $109,107 | 10.6% | $260,700 |
| Post Oak Bend | 616 | $110,000 | 7.6% | $365,500 |
| Rosser | 388 | $91,875 | 3.1% | $268,500 |
| Grays Prairie | 378 | $118,750 | 2.4% | $291,700 |
| Cottonwood | 335 | $100,417 | 12.5% | $265,000 |
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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. The county encompasses 21 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Kaufman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kaufman County, Texas?
Kaufman County has a population of 160,718, making it the 31st most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Kaufman County?
The median household income in Kaufman County is $88,606 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.
How many cities are in Kaufman County, Texas?
Kaufman County contains 21 Census-designated places.