Kaufman County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48257 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 172,604 | — | #397 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $89,485 | +19.1% | #315 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.8 years | -13.1% | #3,041 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $320,900 | +13.8% | #531 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,554 | +33.6% | #214 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -23.1% | #718 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Kaufman County has a population of 172,604, making it the #397 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.8 years, which is 13.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Kaufman County is $89,485, ranking #315 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Kaufman County is $320,900 (+13.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,554/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.1%.
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85.0% of residents in Kaufman County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.3% below the national rate.
About Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman County, Texas has a total population of 172,604, making it the 397th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Kaufman County is 33.8 years, which is 13.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Kaufman County is $89,485, which ranks #315 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Kaufman County is $320,900, 13.8% above the national median. Renters in Kaufman County pay a median gross rent of $1,554 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Kaufman County, 26.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 39.3 min.
Kaufman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 48.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (18.4%).
All data for Kaufman County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.