Kaufman County Demographics
A map of Kaufman County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 78,626 | 54.1% |
Hispanic | 36,165 | 24.9% |
Black | 21,541 | 14.8% |
Multiracial | 5,743 | 4.0% |
Asian | 2,107 | 1.5% |
Native American/Other | 1,128 | 0.8% |
Kaufman County, Texas had a population of 145,310 in 2020. It was 54.1% White, 14.8% Black, 1.5% Asian, 24.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kaufman County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Kaufman County is the 32nd most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Kaufman County's White Population
78,626 residents of Kaufman County identify as White, or 54.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kaufman County larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Kaufman County is ranked #149 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Kaufman County is more White than neighboring Dallas County (27.7% White). Kaufman County is less White than neighboring Rockwall County (65.1% White), Van Zandt County (80.6% White), Hunt County (65.6% White), and Rains County (83.3% White).
Kaufman County's Black Population
21,541 residents of Kaufman County identify as Black, or 14.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kaufman County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Kaufman County is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Kaufman County is more Black than neighboring Rockwall County (7.6% Black), Van Zandt County (2.5% Black), Hunt County (7.8% Black), and Rains County (2.2% Black). Kaufman County is less Black than neighboring Dallas County (21.6% Black).
Kaufman County's Asian Population
2,107 residents of Kaufman County identify as Asian, or 1.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kaufman County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Kaufman County is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Kaufman County is more Asian than neighboring Van Zandt County (0.5% Asian), Hunt County (1% Asian), and Rains County (0.5% Asian). Kaufman County is less Asian than neighboring Rockwall County (3.1% Asian), and Dallas County (6.9% Asian).
Kaufman County's Hispanic Population
36,165 residents of Kaufman County identify as Hispanic, or 24.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kaufman County less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Kaufman County is ranked #143 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Kaufman County is more Hispanic than neighboring Rockwall County (19.1% Hispanic), Van Zandt County (11.9% Hispanic), Hunt County (19.7% Hispanic), and Rains County (9.1% Hispanic). Kaufman County is less Hispanic than neighboring Dallas County (40.5% Hispanic).
Kaufman County's Native American/Other Population
1,128 residents of Kaufman County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kaufman County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Kaufman County is ranked #96 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Kaufman County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dallas County (0.7% Native American/Other). Kaufman County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hunt County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Rains County (1% Native American/Other).
Kaufman County's Multiracial Population
5,743 residents of Kaufman County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kaufman County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Kaufman County is ranked #45 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Kaufman County is more Multiracial than neighboring Van Zandt County (3.7% Multiracial), and Dallas County (2.6% Multiracial). Kaufman County is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockwall County (4.3% Multiracial), and Hunt County (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.