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Poetry, TX
Town in Kaufman County, Texas.
Population
1,642
Land area
4sq mi
People per sq mi
406
ZIP codes
0
Poetry and its ZIP codes
Poetry at a glance
- Poetry is about 3.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $95,357, 22% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,100 (29% above Texas) and median rent is $2,114 a month.
Local data for Poetry, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Poetry, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,357
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$367,100
Median rent
$2,114/mo
Homeownership
95.9%
Bachelor's or higher
33.0%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (163), German Americans (91), Mexican Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kaufman County. PPP loans are for Poetry.
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
Poetry, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Poetry, 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
Cities near Poetry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Union ValleyCity | 6.7 mi | 2.7 |
| TerrellCity | 7.3 mi | 33.2 |
| McLendon-ChisholmCity | 7.4 mi | 12.6 |
| QuinlanCity | 8.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ElmoCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 4 |
| Royse CityCity | 9.7 mi | 20.2 |
| Hawk CoveCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| Mobile CityCity | 11 mi | 0 |
| FateCity | 11 mi | 12.2 |
| RockwallCity | 12 mi | 29.6 |
| HeathCity | 12 mi | 12.4 |
| ForneyCity | 13 mi | 15.9 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| Travis RanchCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| TaltyTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Caddo MillsCity | 14 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Poetry, TX in?
- Poetry is in Kaufman County, Texas.
- What is the population of Poetry, TX?
- About 1,642 people live in Poetry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Poetry?
- Nearby places include Union Valley (6.7 mi), Terrell (7.3 mi), McLendon-Chisholm (7.4 mi), Quinlan (8.7 mi), Elmo (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023