Kaufman is a city located in Kaufman County Texas. Kaufman has a 2024 population of 9,804. It is also the county seat of Kaufman County. Kaufman is currently growing at a rate of 6.55% annually and its population has increased by 32.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Kaufman is $77,543 with a poverty rate of 18.05%. The median age in Kaufman is 30.9 years: 35.4 years for males, and 28 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kaufman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,340 | 71.01% |
| Two or more races | 893 | 11.88% |
| Black or African American | 840 | 11.17% |
| Other race | 428 | 5.69% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,288 | 3.05 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 879 | 1.34 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Married | 838 | 4.16 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Female | 451 | 4.22 | 22.2 | 77.8 |
| Male | 120 | 3.5 | 6.7 | 93.3 |
3.94
Average Family Size
3.05
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 784 | 17.39% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 4.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 490 | 10.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 2.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,575 | 34.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 369 | 8.19% |
| Some College | 964 | 21.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,625 | 2,235 | 521 |
| Hispanic | 1,197 | 589 | 51 |
| Black | 648 | 508 | 37 |
| 2+ Races | 431 | 278 | 40 |
| Other Race | 298 | 145 | 8 |
| Native American | 19 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,096 | $63,431 | $68,859 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,813 | $213,194 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $31,503 | $31,698 | $27,336 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,357 | $21,893 | $25,662 |
| Overall | $37,879 | $32,083 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $50,618 | $48,271 | $51,511 |
$37,879
Average Earnings
$32,083
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.64% of Kaufman residents speak only English, while 27.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,541 | 692 | 27.23% |
| White | 3,708 | 347 | 9.36% |
| Black | 715 | 192 | 26.85% |
| Multiple | 803 | 76 | 9.46% |
| Other | 411 | 48 | 11.68% |
18.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.59%
Male Poverty Rate
19.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kaufman is Hispanic, with 27.23% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kaufman is White, with 9.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.32%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.92% |
| Some College | 11% |
| High School | 7.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.32% |
| Male Employed | 6.14% |
| Female Employed | 3.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,640 | $80,683 |
| Households | $55,349 | $77,543 |
| Married Families | $85,909 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,611 | $59,412 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
398
Number of Veterans
389
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 143 |
| Second Gulf War | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 118 |
| 75+ | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 7.68% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 5.27% |
| Other Race | 70 | 19.28% |
| Black | 51 | 7.54% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.67%
Born in Kaufman
91.2%
Native Born
8.8%
Foreign Born
5.45%
Non Citizen
3.35%
Naturalized
91.2% of Kaufman residents were born in the United States, with 79.67% having been born in Texas. 5.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,819 | 603 | 4.94% |
| 2028 | 12,216 | 603 | 5.19% |
| 2027 | 11,613 | 603 | 5.48% |
| 2026 | 11,010 | 603 | 5.79% |
| 2025 | 10,407 | 603 | 6.15% |
| 2024 | 9,804 | 603 | 6.55% |
| 2023 | 9,201 | 804 | 9.57% |
| 2022 | 8,397 | 564 | 7.2% |
| 2021 | 7,833 | 441 | 5.97% |
| 2020 | 7,392 | -398 | -5.11% |
| 2019 | 7,790 | 315 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 7,475 | 140 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 7,335 | 253 | 3.57% |
| 2016 | 7,082 | 155 | 2.24% |
| 2015 | 6,927 | 134 | 1.97% |
| 2014 | 6,793 | 77 | 1.15% |
| 2013 | 6,716 | 40 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 6,676 | 31 | 0.47% |
| 2011 | 6,645 | 23 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 6,622 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,490 | 1,252 | 23.9% |
| 1990 | 5,238 | 580 | 12.45% |
| 1980 | 4,658 | 646 | 16.1% |
| 1970 | 4,012 | 925 | 29.96% |
| 1960 | 3,087 | 373 | 13.74% |
| 1950 | 2,714 | 60 | 2.26% |
| 1940 | 2,654 | 153 | 6.12% |
| 1920 | 2,501 | -10,318 | -80.49% |