Kaufman, Texas
City · Population 9,785 · #255 in Texas
About Kaufman
Kaufman, TX is a close-knit town located in northeastern Texas counting 9,785 people who proudly call it home.
Kaufman holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,005 residents per square mile.
📰 Kaufman News Today
- As growth surges east from Dallas, Kaufman County leaders brace for impact The Business Journals · Aug 17
- Cornyn: Kaufman County to Receive $700k to Prosecute Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens Senator Cornyn (.gov) · Aug 14
- Kaufman County Approves Housing Authority to Manage Section 8 Vouchers Inforney News · Aug 17
- 'Wolf in sheep's clothing' | Texas man sentenced to 198 years in prison for aggravated sexual assault of a child WFAA · Aug 14
- Flexential plans 110-acre data center campus in Kaufman County - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Kaufman Unique
- The only place in America named Kaufman — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,785.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Kaufman
- Asados Mexican Grill — mexican
- B&B Steakhouse and Meat Market — steak house
- Jesse's Fajitas n Ritas — mexican
- Morita's Brunch — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Denny's — american
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit — barbecue
- Eleanor's Coffee Shop — coffee shop (café)
- Especially For You — tea (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kaufman
- Cottage Heights Park reviews ★
- Kaufman Sports Complex reviews ★
- Phillips Circle Park reviews ★
- Shannon Park reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Kaufman
- GARY W CAMPBELL H S
- HELEN EDWARD EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
- J R PHILLIPS EL
- J W MONDAY EL
- KAUFMAN H S
- LUCILLE NASH EL
- NORMAN J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Kaufman · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)9,785
Rank in state#255 of 1,224
Land area9.74 sq mi
Density1,005/sq mi
Coordinates32.5772, -96.3137