Kaufman County PUMA, TX

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2024 Population

172,604

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

33.8

1.17% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

9.68%

0.152% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$89,485

0.992% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$320,900

10.4% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

73,070

6.78% 1-year growth

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22.6% 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.

94.4% 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 2024, the median property value in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was $320,900, and the homeownership rate was 78.1%.

Most people in Kaufman County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 35.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Kaufman County PUMA, TX borders Hunt & Rockwall Counties--Rockwall, Greenville & Dallas (Far Northeast) Cities PUMA, TX, East Texas COG (Northwest)--Van Zandt, Wood, Camp & Rains Counties PUMA, TX, East Texas COG (Southwest)--Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Ellis County PUMA, TX, Dallas County (East)--Mesquite City (Central & Southeast) PUMA, TX, and Dallas County (Southeast)--Dallas City (Southeast) PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Kaufman County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 173k people, from which 94.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.4% of Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2024, there were 2.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (84.2k people) in Kaufman County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.5k 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 (28,710 households), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (1,535 households), and Arabic (1,318 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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Kaufman County PUMA, TX.

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Citizenship

94.4%

2024 Citizenship

94.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.4% of Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kaufman County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kaufman County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
84.2k ± 310
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.7k ± 743
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
23.5k ± 2.01k

27.4%

Hispanic Population

47.2k people

27.4% of the people in Kaufman County PUMA, TX are hispanic (47.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kaufman County PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
10,044 ± 2,382 people
Nigeria
1,323 ± 889 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

11.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

19.6k people

10.8%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

17.4k people

As of 2024, 11.4% of Kaufman County PUMA, TX residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was 10.8%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kaufman County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
28,710 households (18%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
1,535 households (0.96%)
Arabic
1,318 households (0.825%)

22.6% of the households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 18% 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,516 ± 470
Vietnam
1,558 ± 279
Gulf War (1990s)
1,326 ± 339

Kaufman County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kaufman County PUMA, TX.

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.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kaufman County PUMA, TX.

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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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,997

Median earning men ± $3,055

$43,350

Median earning women ± $3,070

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($111,034), Public Administration ($93,263), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,963).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($70,841), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,452), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,031).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

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%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kaufman County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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%), Hispanic or Latino (3 and 15.8%), and Two or More Races (1 and 5.26%).

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 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.

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 Liberal Arts & Sciences with 18 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kaufman County PUMA, TX according to their major.

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.

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.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kaufman County PUMA, TX was $320,900 in 2024, which is 0.965 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $290,800 to $320,900, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Kaufman County PUMA, TX is 78.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 35.6 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

$320,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,354

$39,818

Median Property Taxes

±$1,453

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kaufman County PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kaufman County PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

78.1%

Homeownership

2024

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 78.1% of the housing units in Kaufman County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kaufman County PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$89,485

Median Household Income

± $5,546

51k

Number of Households

± 2,066

In 2024, the median household income of the 51k households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew to $89,485 from the previous year's value of $88,606.

The following chart displays the households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kaufman County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (76.1%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (9.4%)

In 2024, 76.1% of workers in Kaufman County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

35.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (35.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.19% of the workforce in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kaufman County PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kaufman County PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.68% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kaufman County PUMA, TX (16.5k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85% of the population of Kaufman County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 51.1% on employee plans, 11.3% on Medicaid, 8.85% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.93% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

1,657 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.2% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15%

Uninsured

51.1%

Employer Coverage

11.3%

Medicaid

8.85%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.93%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kaufman County PUMA, TX grew by 6.78% from 14.1% to 15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kaufman County PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.