Kaufman, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kaufman, Texas
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Maples Block in downtown Kaufman (2022)
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| Motto(s):
"Progress, Tradition"
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Location of Kaufman in Kaufman County, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Kaufman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.22 sq mi (23.88 km2) |
| • Land | 9.05 sq mi (23.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.17 sq mi (0.43 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,797 |
| • Density | 737.2/sq mi (284.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75142
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| Area code(s) | 214, 469, 945, 972 |
| FIPS code | 48-38488 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410167 |
Kaufman is a city in Texas, USA. It is the main city, or "county seat," of Kaufman County. In 2020, about 6,797 people lived there.
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A Look Back at Kaufman's History
Kaufman started as a place called "Kings Fort" in 1840. It was named after Dr. William P. King, who bought land and built the fort. After five years, the community grew and was renamed "Kingsboro."
In 1852, Kingsboro became "Kaufman." This new name honored David S. Kaufman, and the city also became the county seat of the newly formed Kaufman County.
A famous person named Bonnie Parker, known from the duo Bonnie and Clyde, was held in Kaufman at one point. During World War II, a place nearby called Camp Kaufman was used to hold German prisoners of war.
Kaufman's Location and Climate
Where is Kaufman Located?
Kaufman is in Texas. A major highway, U.S. Route 175, runs through the southwest side of the city. This highway can take you northwest about 33 miles to Dallas or southeast about 39 miles to Athens.
Texas State Highway 34 also goes through Kaufman. It leads north about 12 miles to Terrell and southwest about 26 miles to Ennis. Another road, State Highway 243, goes east from Kaufman about 27 miles to Canton.
The United States Census Bureau says Kaufman covers about 9.22 square miles (23.88 square kilometers). A small part of this area, about 0.17 square miles (0.43 square kilometers), is covered by water.
What is Kaufman's Climate Like?
Kaufman has a humid subtropical climate. This means the summers are hot and humid. The winters are usually mild to cool.
Kaufman's Population Over Time
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 490 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,282 | 161.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,378 | 85.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,959 | −17.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,501 | 27.7% | |
| 1930 | 2,279 | −8.9% | |
| 1940 | 2,654 | 16.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,714 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,087 | 13.7% | |
| 1970 | 4,012 | 30.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,658 | 16.1% | |
| 1990 | 5,238 | 12.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,490 | 23.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,703 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,797 | 1.4% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,201 | 37.3% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 3,266 | 48.05% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 621 | 9.14% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 18 | 0.26% |
| Asian (NH) | 63 | 0.93% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.07% |
| Some other race (NH) | 11 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/multiracial (NH) | 259 | 3.81% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,554 | 37.58% |
| Total | 6,797 |
In 2020, the city had 6,797 people living in 2,177 households. There were 1,427 families.
Sports in Kaufman
Kaufman once had its own minor league baseball team. In 1915, the Kaufman Kings played in the Class D level Central Texas League. However, the league eventually stopped playing.
Learning and Education in Kaufman
Public Schools
Students in Kaufman and nearby areas go to schools in the Kaufman Independent School District.
Private Schools
There are also private school options. Honors Academy runs the Legacy Academy, which is a charter school for grades 6 through 12. Kaufman Christian School is another option, offering classes from pre-kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
Colleges and Universities
Trinity Valley Community College has a Health Science Center in Kaufman. This center focuses on medical courses. The college offers other general education classes at its other campuses.
Transportation in Kaufman
Hall Airport was a small airport near Kaufman. It was about 6.8 miles southeast of the city center. The airport had one runway made of turf, which is grass. It was 2,585 feet long and 40 feet wide.
Famous People from Kaufman
- Craig Birdsong – An NFL defensive back who played for the Houston Oilers.
- Ted Healy – A comedian and actor who helped discover The Three Stooges.
- Sonny Strait – A voice actor.
See also
In Spanish: Kaufman (Texas) para niños
