Kaufman, Texas
Kaufman: City in Texas, USA
About
Kaufman is a city located in the county of Kaufman in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,703 and a population density of 279 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,576 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Kaufman
| Population : | 8,576 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Kaufman County |
| Postal code : | 75142 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 972 |
| Area : | 24.03 km2 |
| Named for : | David S. Kaufman |
| Altitude : | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Capital city : | Kaufman is capital of Kaufman County |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:04:37 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 357 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 21.84% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kaufman is located at 32°35'20"N 96°18'32"W (32.5890200, -96.3088700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Kaufman
Demographics
The population of Kaufman increased by 21.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,703 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,646 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,679 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,718 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,797 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,932 | 1.95% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,083 | 2.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,339 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,475 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,788 | 4.02% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,576 | 9.19% | estimation process |
People born in Kaufman (11)
People born in Kaufman, including vaudeville performer, comedian, and actor Ted Healy, actor Harlan Jordan, voice actor Sonny Strait, .
List
- Carl Birdsong (American football player) he was born in 01/01/1959
- Duke Carlisle (American football player)
- John Virgil Singleton, Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 20/03/1918
- Johnny Hall (American football player (1916-1996)) he was born in 14/12/1916
- Nick Florez he was born in 10/11/1975
- Dave Ryan (American gridiron football player (1923-1988)) he was born in 03/02/1923
- Jed Cobb Adams (lawyer and politician) he was born in 14/01/1876
- Craig Birdsong (American football defensive back) he was born in 16/08/1964
Schools in Kaufman
College & universities near Kaufman, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 228486 | Southwestern Christian College | Terrell (TX) | 75160-4812 |
| 455327 | Hands on Therapy | Mesquite (TX) | 75149 |
| 478014 | National American University-Mesquite | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-5628 |
| 475750 | Carrington College-Mesquite | Mesquite (TX) | 75150-6509 |
| 461740 | Buckner Barber School | Dallas (TX) | 75217-1775 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Kaufman, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSQ | Mesquite, TX | 1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n | BUS |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
| MIN | Mineola | 115 East Front St. | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Kaufman
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman Post Office | Kaufman (TX) | 75142 |
Other cities in Kaufman County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kaufman County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forney | 29,246 | City in Texas, United States |
| Terrell | 19,693 | Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States |
| Mabank | 4,398 | Town of the United States |
| Crandall | 4,268 | City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States |
| Talty | 2,883 | City in Kaufman County, Texas, United States |
| Combine | 2,537 | City in Texas |
| Kemp | 1,251 | Town of the United States |
| Scurry | 811 | Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States |
| Oak Grove | 667 | Town in Kaufman County, Texas |
| Post Oak Bend City | 626 | Town of the United States |
| Oak Ridge | 575 | Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States |
| Rosser | 422 | Human settlement in Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America |
| Grays Prairie | 388 | Human settlement in Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Kaufman distances to largest Texas cities
