Kaufman County, Texas
Kaufman County: County in Texas, United States
About
Kaufman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 103,350 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 143,198 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kaufman. The county was created 176 years ago in 1848.
Kaufman County is located in northeastern Texas, southeast of Dallas. It was established in 1848, separated from Henderson County. The county was named for David S. Kaufman, a diplomat and U.S. Representative from Texas.
The city of Kaufman became the county seat in 1851. It was named after founder David Kaufman and grew as an agricultural trade center and railroad stop.
Key Facts About Kaufman County Today
Population: As of 2021, the population of Kaufman County was around 143,000 residents. The largest city is Terrell with over 16,000 people.
Major Industries: Key industries today include manufacturing, warehousing/distribution, education, healthcare and retail. Major companies are Walmart, Frito-Lay, Cardinal Health, and U.S. Foods.
Attractions: Top attractions are the Terrell Heritage Museum, Terrell Municipal Airport, and Lake Tawakoni State Park.
Things to See and Do in Kaufman County
Some top attractions and activities in Kaufman County include:
- Learning about local history at the Terrell Heritage Museum
- Boating, fishing, and camping at Lake Tawakoni State Park
- Shopping antiques and collectibles in historic downtown Terrell
- Watching planes and vintage aircraft at Terrell Municipal Airport
- Hiking and biking the trails at Cedar Hill State Park
Located on the eastern side of the sprawling DFW metroplex, Kaufman County offers museums, outdoor recreation, and small town Texas charm.
Quick Facts about Kaufman County
| Population : | 143,198 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Area : | 2090 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 3.3% |
| Land as percent of area : | 96.7% |
| Named for : | David S. Kaufman |
| Altitude : | 407 feet / 124 meters |
| Capital : | Kaufman |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1848 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 14:38:39 (19th April 2024) |
| Density : | 69 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 27.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Kaufman County is located at 32°35'57"N 96°17'16"W (32.5993000, -96.2878000). It has 6 neighbors: Dallas County, Ellis County, Henderson County, Hunt County, Rockwall County and Van Zandt County.
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The largest city of Kaufman County is Forney with a population of 29,246. Other cities include, Kaufman population 8,576, Crandall population 4,268, Talty population 2,883 and Combine population 2,537. See all Kaufman County cities & populated places.
Kaufman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kaufman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Forney | 29,246 | City in Texas, United States |
| Terrell | 19,693 | Town in Kaufman County, Texas, United States |
| Kaufman | 8,576 | City in Texas, USA |
| 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Kaufman County
Kaufman County has 6 neighbours.
- Dallas County county in Texas, United States
- Ellis County county in Texas, United States
- Henderson County county in Texas, United States
- Hunt County county in Texas, United States
- Rockwall County county in Texas, United States
- Van Zandt County county in Texas, United States
- Kaufman
Demographics
The population of Kaufman County increased by 27.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 103,350 | - | census |
| 2011 | 105,199 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 106,553 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 108,248 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 110,872 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 114,055 | 2.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 117,904 | 3.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 122,628 | 3.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 128,279 | 4.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 136,154 | 5.78% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 143,198 | 4.92% | estimation process |
People born in Kaufman County (2)
People born in Kaufman County, including businessman Angus G. Wynne, Claude Stroud, .
List
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
