Population 172,604 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Kaufman County
Household size in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.42 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.42 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Kaufman County are large by national standards, averaging 3.42 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.00, even as the national average fell. Of Texas' 254 counties, only eight have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.3 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.8 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Kaufman County is young: half of its residents are under 34.3, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has dropped from 36.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Kaufman County (12.9%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Kaufman County
Renters in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.4% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Kaufman County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Kaufman County: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Texas counties have a lower vacancy rate: only nine of 254.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Kaufman County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2003, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the north has the oldest housing. Only six of Texas' 254 counties have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,095 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,121 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,203 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,786 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$691 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Kaufman County runs $1,786 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $691 a month from 2006–10, a 63% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Kaufman County
Bachelor's degrees in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Kaufman County than nationally: 28.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.7% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.2% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Kaufman County never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Dallas area. The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Kaufman County
| Period | Kaufman County | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Kaufman County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Dallas area overall (4.6%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Kaufman County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman County | 3.42 | 34.3 | 12.9% | 21.9% | 6.3% | 2003 | $1,786 | 28.7% | 87.2% | 5.3% |
| Van Zandt County | 2.79 | 43.6 | 11.4% | 18.5% | 12.0% | 1991 | $1,047 | 20.6% | 87.1% | 3.2% |
| Tarrant County | 2.85 | 36.3 | 12.8% | 40.7% | 8.0% | 1989 | $1,807 | 34.6% | 86.9% | 4.7% |
| Wood County | 2.46 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 1988 | $908 | 21.4% | 87.5% | 5.9% |
| Parker County | 2.99 | 39.5 | 7.5% | 19.3% | 6.0% | 2000 | $1,769 | 33.8% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Upshur County | 2.71 | 41.4 | 9.0% | 19.3% | 10.6% | 1989 | $1,098 | 17.5% | 86.9% | 5.4% |
| Palo Pinto County | 2.66 | 41.9 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 17.8% | 1979 | $1,226 | 17.1% | 86.9% | 6.8% |
| Marion County | 2.30 | 48.1 | 8.1% | 21.5% | 23.6% | 1983 | $944 | 15.2% | 86.7% | 9.1% |
| Harrison County | 2.68 | 38.4 | 14.4% | 23.1% | 11.0% | 1985 | $1,067 | 23.6% | 89.4% | 4.9% |
| Stephens County | 2.53 | 41.6 | 14.5% | 20.8% | 21.4% | 1972 | $799 | 16.9% | 82.4% | 3.9% |
| Bossier Parish | 2.59 | 38.2 | 12.1% | 34.9% | 10.5% | 1991 | $1,233 | 28.9% | 90.7% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Brunswick County, NC · Wilson County, TN · Carolina Municipio, PR · Citrus County, FL · Coconino County, AZ · Washington County, MD · Cumberland County, NJ · Douglas County, GA · Sandoval County, NM · Sussex County, NJ
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Kaufman County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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