Kaufman, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kaufman, Texas had a total population of 8,538, the 303rd largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $62,931, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
Kaufman Quick Facts
How Kaufman 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 | 7,330 | 8,538 | +16.5% |
| Median household income | $57,589 | $62,931 | No clear change (+9.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $115,563 | $221,800 | +91.9% |
| Median gross rent | $1,164 | $1,364 | +17.2% |
How Kaufman Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 55.9%
- Black: 8.8%
- Hispanic: 31.4%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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+)
- < High School: 26.8%
- HS Diploma: 33.9%
- Some College: 17.5%
- Associate's: 5.0%
- Bachelor's: 13.0%
- Graduate+: 3.8%
Kaufman Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities 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 |
| 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 |
Cities Similar to Kaufman
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hondo | 8,713 | $62,032 | $228,400 | 11.1% | 17.0% |
| Graham | 8,792 | $63,587 | $183,800 | 24.5% | 18.4% |
| Richland Hills | 8,493 | $66,721 | $248,100 | 16.7% | 8.5% |
| Los Fresnos (Cameron County) | 8,291 | $61,938 | $152,200 | 24.0% | 34.7% |
| Joshua | 8,550 | $68,117 | $338,100 | 27.8% | 19.2% |
Population Overview
Kaufman is a small city located in Texas, within Kaufman County. The total population is 8,538. It ranks as the 303rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kaufman is 34.0 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kaufman is $62,931. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $221,800. Housing costs are 22% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 46.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Kaufman is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 31.4%.
Education
16.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 73.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Kaufman, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Kaufman, Texas?
Kaufman, Texas has a population of 8,538 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kaufman, TX?
The median household income in Kaufman is $62,931, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Kaufman, TX?
The poverty rate in Kaufman is 10.6%. This means approximately 844 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Kaufman, Texas?
Kaufman's population is 55.9% White, 8.8% Black, 31.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Kaufman, TX?
The median home value in Kaufman is $221,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Kaufman, Texas?
16.8% of adults (25+) in Kaufman hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.