Kaufman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Kaufman County, Texas has a population of 172,604, the 30th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $89,485 and the median home value is $320,900. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Kaufman County Quick Facts

Population 172,604

Median Household Income $89,48590% MOE ±$5,546

Median Home Value $320,90090% MOE ±$6,354

Poverty Rate 9.7%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.3%90% MOE ±0.9 pts

Median Age 33.8 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.1%90% MOE ±1.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.5%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.4%

Cities/Places 20

Population 172,604 30th of 254

Median Income $89,485 14% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Kaufman County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	123,804	172,604	+39.4%
Median household income	$86,281	$89,485	No clear change (+3.7%)
Median home value¹	$219,435	$320,900	+46.2%
Median gross rent	$1,285	$1,554	+20.9%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Kaufman

$89,485

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kaufman

$320,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.2%

$25K-$50K 15.1%

$50K-$100K 29.9%

$100K+ 44.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.0%

$10K-$15K

1.8%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

1.7%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.3%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

3.2%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

9.4%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

13.0%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

13.6%

$200K+

9.7%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.1%

Renter 21.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,554/mo 20.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.8%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

27.3%

55-74

17.2%

75+

3.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

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	31,532	$104,112	8.8%	$346,400
Terrell	20,366	$65,842	15.9%	$218,500
Heath	10,777	$220,828	2.0%	$766,900
Heartland	10,607	$92,996	9.2%	$322,000
Travis Ranch	9,025	$83,801	7.3%	$345,400
Kaufman	8,538	$62,931	10.6%	$221,800
Mabank	5,187	$54,889	5.0%	$254,900
Crandall	4,763	$88,997	19.9%	$303,000
McLendon-Chisholm	4,511	$204,773	0.9%	$629,400
Talty	2,881	$154,732	1.9%	$483,300
Elmo	1,379	N/A	0.5%	$199,200
Kemp	1,302	$55,833	25.2%	$168,100
Oak Ridge (Kaufman County)	1,192	$97,188	2.3%	$335,500
Seven Points	1,167	$39,934	26.6%	$91,100
Scurry	702	$84,732	16.0%	$282,700
Post Oak Bend	651	$121,094	0.6%	$391,700
Oak Grove	615	$121,563	7.2%	$276,700
Rosser	469	$127,188	0.7%	$277,000
Grays Prairie	334	$128,750	5.1%	$300,000
Cottonwood	254	$99,038	13.4%	$293,200

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Population Overview

Kaufman County is located in Texas with a total population of 172,604. It is the 30th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kaufman County is 33.8 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.8% 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 $89,485. This is 14% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. The median home value is $320,900. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% 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 48.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (18.4% vs 11.9%). The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kaufman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 172,604, making it the 30th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Kaufman County?

The median household income in Kaufman County is $89,485 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Kaufman County, Texas?

Kaufman County contains 20 Census-designated places.