Kaufman County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Kaufman County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48257
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 257
Geography
- Land Area
- 780.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 26.81 sq mi
- Total Area
- 807.51 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.598944
- Longitude
- -96.288377
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 162,903
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 113,789
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 122,650 | 75.3% |
| Hispanic | 40,249 | 24.7% |
| White | 84,421 | 51.8% |
| Black | 30,615 | 18.8% |
| Asian | 2,586 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 219 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 575 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 90,521 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 23,269 | 20.4% |
| White | 65,062 | 57.2% |
| Black | 21,845 | 19.2% |
| Asian | 2,188 | 1.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,253 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 315 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 172,604
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $92,309
- Poverty Rate
- 9.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,548
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 93,550 | 54.2% |
| Black | 32,086 | 18.6% |
| Asian | 3,293 | 1.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 91,801
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 33,930 | 37.0% |
| Republican | 42,808 | 46.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,063 | 16.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 42,405 | 46.2% |
| Female | 49,372 | 53.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 58,490 | 63.7% |
| Hispanic | 15,021 | 16.4% |
| Black | 10,984 | 12.0% |
| Asian | 1,178 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 42,668
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 46.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 30,406 | 52.0% |
| Hispanic | 4,776 | 31.8% |
| Black | 4,404 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 385 | 32.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 19,335 | 45.6% |
| Female | 23,329 | 47.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 25,652 (23.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 28,746 (26.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 54,130
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $304,873
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,798
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.