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Kaufman, TX
City in Kaufman County, Texas.
Population
8,538
Land area
9.7sq mi
People per sq mi
876
ZIP codes
0
Kaufman and its ZIP codes
Kaufman at a glance
- Kaufman is about 7.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 303rd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $62,931 a year, 20% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,800 (22% below Texas) and median rent is $1,364 a month.
Local data for Kaufman, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kaufman, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,931
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$1,364/mo
Homeownership
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,654), Irish Americans (573), German Americans (376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Kaufman.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.2 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
Kaufman, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled16.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kaufman, 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
94° / 33°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kaufman, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.5%
U.S. 11.1% +11.4 pts
Cities near Kaufman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak GroveTown | 2.6 mi | 2 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 4.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 6.1 mi | 3.7 |
| ScurryTown | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| Grays PrairieVillage | 7 mi | 1.2 |
| CottonwoodCity | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| KempCity | 9.8 mi | 2.2 |
| CrandallCity | 9.9 mi | 7 |
| TaltyTown | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| RosserVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| HeartlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| TerrellCity | 11 mi | 33.2 |
| CombineCity | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4 |
| ForneyCity | 15 mi | 15.9 |
| SeagovilleCity | 15 mi | 18.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kaufman, TX in?
- Kaufman is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kaufman, TX?
- About 8,538 people live in Kaufman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kaufman?
- Nearby places include Oak Grove (2.6 mi), Post Oak Bend (4.1 mi), Oak Ridge (6.1 mi), Scurry (6.3 mi), Grays Prairie (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023