Kaufman County PUMA, TX

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2023 Population
160,718
7.31% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
34.2
1.16% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
9.7%
0.897% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$88,606
5.39% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$290,800
13.2% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
73,070
6.78% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Kaufman County PUMA, TX had a population of 161k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $88,606. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew from 149,773 to 160,718, a 7.31% increase and its median household income grew from $84,075 to $88,606, a 5.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.7%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (11.4%), White (Hispanic) (8%), and Other (Hispanic) (5.36%).

21.7% of the households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.3% of the residents in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are Southwestern Christian College (19 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was $290,800, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%.

Most people in Kaufman County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kaufman County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 161k people, from which 94.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.8% of Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (17.4k people).

In 2023, there were 3.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.6k people) in Kaufman County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are Spanish (26,420 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,406 households), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (581 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
81,359
Women
50.6%
79,393
Men
49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 160,752 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

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Citizenship

94.3%
2023 Citizenship
94.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.3% of Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kaufman County PUMA, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    83.6k ± 331
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    26.8k ± 814
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    18.3k ± 1.76k
26.4%
Hispanic Population
42.4k people

In 2023, there were 3.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (83.6k people) in Kaufman County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 18.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

26.4% of the people in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are hispanic (42.4k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    10,044 ± 2,382 people
  2. Nigeria
    1,323 ± 889 people
  3. India
    437 ± 513 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kaufman County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 10,044 Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Nigeria with 1,323 and India with 437.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.8%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
17.4k people
9.58%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
14.4k people

As of 2023, 10.8% of Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents (17.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 9.58%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    26,420 households (17.7%)
  2. Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
    1,406 households (0.944%)
  3. Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
    581 households (0.39%)

21.7% of the households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 17.7% of the households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,272 ± 384
  2. Vietnam
    1,583 ± 284
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,108 ± 286

Kaufman County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kaufman County PUMA, TX employs 73.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Kaufman County PUMA, TX were Elementary & secondary schools (7,002 people), Construction (6,501 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,843 people), and the highest paying industries were Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($191,573), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($120,122), and Air transportation ($103,625).

Males in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,434. The income inequality in Kaufman County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
34,088
Women
46.7%
38,982
Men
53.3%

The workforce of Kaufman County PUMA, TX in 2023 was 73,070 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

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Occupations

73.1k
2023 Value
6.78%
1 Year growth
± 6.78%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 6.78%, from 68.4k employees to 73.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kaufman County PUMA, TX, are Registered nurses (2,872 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,657 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,159 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kaufman County PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.1k
2023 Value
6.78%
1 Year growth
± 6.78%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 6.78%, from 68.4k employees to 73.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kaufman County PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,002 people), Construction (6,501 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,843 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kaufman County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Kaufman County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$56,195
Median earning men ± $2,715
$42,012
Median earning women ± $2,826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($109,841), Public Administration ($82,632), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,584).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($66,094), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,400), and Wholesale Trade ($53,819).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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4.59%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kaufman County PUMA, TX awarded 19 degrees. The student population of Kaufman County PUMA, TX in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 54 male students and 74 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are Black or African American (15 and 78.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (3 and 15.8%), Two or More Races (1 and 5.26%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Kaufman County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Christian College (19 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (18 and 94.7%) and Biblical Studies (1 and 5.26%).

The median tuition cost in Kaufman County PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $10,070.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 128 students enrolled in Kaufman County PUMA, TX, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 116 records, of which 58.6% were women and 41.4% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences
Most Common
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Southwestern Christian College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
19 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Christian College with 19 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 6 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kaufman County PUMA, TX, which is 0.462 times less than the 13 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 15 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 3 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,051) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,903) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.9% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.49% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kaufman County PUMA, TX in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (34.6k), Some college (26.4k), and Secondary Education (21.2k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was $290,800 in 2023, which is 0.958 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $256,900 to $290,800, a 13.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Kaufman County PUMA, TX is 78.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 35.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kaufman County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$290,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$7,601
$39,062
Median Property Taxes
±$1,476

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Rent vs Own

78.6%
Homeownership
2023
64%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 78.6% of the housing units in Kaufman County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.4%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$88,606
Median Household Income
± $4,191
49.7k
Number of Households
± 1,969

In 2023, the median household income of the 49.7k households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew to $88,606 from the previous year's value of $84,075.

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Wage Distribution

0.401
2023 Wage GINI in Kaufman County PUMA, TX
0.405
2022 Wage GINI in Kaufman County PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.991% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kaufman County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kaufman County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.5%)
  3. Carpooled (9.13%)

In 2023, 77.4% of workers in Kaufman County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9.13%).

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Commute Time

35.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (35.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.83% of the workforce in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kaufman County PUMA, TX (15.4k out of 159k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kaufman County PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

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Health

85.9% of the population of Kaufman County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 53% on employee plans, 11.2% on Medicaid, 8.76% on Medicare, 11.7% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.975% increase from the previous year (1,641 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 638 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,657 to 1
N/A in Texas

N/A in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0.975% increase from the previous year (1,641 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.1% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.1%
Uninsured
53%
Employer Coverage
11.2%
Medicaid
8.76%
Medicare
11.7%
Non-Group
1.28%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew by 3.66% from 13.6% to 14.1%.

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