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Kaufman County, Texas







GEOGRAPHY

According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,090 Km&2 (807 Mi&2 ). 2,036 km&2 (786 mi&2) of it is land and 54 km&2 (21 mi&2) of it is water. The total area is 2.57% water.

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DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the Census 2 of 2000, there were 71,313 people, 24,367 households, and 19,225 families residing in the county. The Population Density was 35/km&2 (91/mi&2). There were 26,133 housing units at an average density of 13/km&2 (33/mi&2). The racial makeup of the county was 81.10% White , 10.53% Black or African American , 0.61% Native American , 0.47% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 5.66% from Other Races , and 1.61% from two or more races. 11.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 24,367 households out of which 39.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.10% were Married Couples living together, 11.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.10% were non-families. 17.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the county, the population was spread out with 29.20% under the age of 18, 8.20% from 18 to 24, 29.50% from 25 to 44, 22.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 97.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $44,783, and the median income for a family was $50,354. Males had a median income of $35,537 versus $26,494 for females. The Per Capita Income for the county was $18,827. 10.50% of the population and 7.80% of families were below the Poverty Line . 13.30% of those under the age of 18 and 11.80% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.


CITIES AND TOWNS



† - a part of Crandall extends into Dallas County.


  • - only a small portion of Dallas extends into Kaufman County.



  • --- - a portion of Mabank extends into Henderson County.




  • -- - only a small portion of Mesquite extends into Kaufman County.





  • - - part of Seagoville extends into Kaufman County.



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