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Kemp, TX
City in Kaufman County, Texas.
Population
1,302
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
587
ZIP codes
0
Kemp and its ZIP codes
Kemp at a glance
- Kemp is about 5.1 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,833, 29% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,100 (41% below Texas) and median rent is $1,036 a month.
Local data for Kemp, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kemp, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,833
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$168,100
Median rent
$1,036/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (438), German Americans (154), Irish Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Kemp.
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
Kemp, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.7%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kemp, 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 Kemp, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Kemp
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Seven PointsCity | 7.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Grays PrairieVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak GroveTown | 8.1 mi | 2 |
| MabankTown | 8.9 mi | 8.7 |
| KaufmanCity | 9.8 mi | 9.7 |
| ScurryTown | 10 mi | 2 |
| Gun Barrel CityCity | 10 mi | 6.3 |
| CottonwoodCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| ToolCity | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| Payne SpringsTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| RosserVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Post Oak BendCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Enchanted OaksTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| EustaceCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| CrandallCity | 19 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kemp, TX in?
- Kemp is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kemp, TX?
- About 1,302 people live in Kemp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kemp?
- Nearby places include Seven Points (7.3 mi), Grays Prairie (7.4 mi), Oak Grove (8.1 mi), Mabank (8.9 mi), Kaufman (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023