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Kaufman, TX


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Kaufman, Texas

Kaufman, Texas is 20 miles SE of Mesquite, Texas (center to center) and 31 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. It is in Kaufman county. The city is part of the Dallas metro area. The population of Kaufman is 6,490.

The People and Families of Kaufman

In Kaufman, about 49% of adults are married. The size of households in Kaufman is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.

Approximately 32% of Kaufman is non-white. Kaufman is home to people of a variety of races.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kaufman had a median family income of $38,983.

Political Inclinations

Among Kaufman political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,499. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Kaufman Housing

Of the housing in Kaufman, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Kaufman, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Kaufman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyKaufman Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Kaufman, TX

Comparing Kaufman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
Median Family Income36
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home35
Public Transportation Use37
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents74
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
People Living Alone57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime33

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