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Heartland, TX
Census-designated place in Kaufman County, Texas.
Population
10,607
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,185
ZIP codes
0
Heartland and its ZIP codes
Heartland at a glance
- Heartland is about 28 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 260th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $92,996 a year, 19% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,000 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $2,333 a month.
Local data for Heartland, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heartland, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,996
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$322,000
Median rent
$2,333/mo
Homeownership
92.3%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
29.7
Average commute
40.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,715), Puerto Ricans (344), German Americans (338).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Heartland.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,591
45,719 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,448
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$863M
FY 2026, $5,938 per person
How people get to work
Heartland, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 40.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heartland, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
591
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
227
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 36°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heartland, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Heartland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrandallCity | 3 mi | 7 |
| TaltyTown | 3.4 mi | 3.4 |
| ForneyCity | 5 mi | 15.9 |
| SeagovilleCity | 5.3 mi | 18.8 |
| CombineCity | 6.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Travis RanchCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Balch SpringsCity | 9.6 mi | 9.1 |
| MesquiteCity | 9.6 mi | 49.1 |
| SunnyvaleTown | 9.9 mi | 16.5 |
| TerrellCity | 10 mi | 33.2 |
| KaufmanCity | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 11 mi | 3.7 |
| HeathCity | 12 mi | 12.4 |
| ScurryTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Oak GroveTown | 12 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heartland, TX in?
- Heartland is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What is the population of Heartland, TX?
- About 10,607 people live in Heartland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heartland?
- Nearby places include Crandall (3 mi), Talty (3.4 mi), Forney (5 mi), Seagoville (5.3 mi), Combine (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023