Kaufman, Texas
Kaufman is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 31 miles southeast of Dallas, with a population of about 9,785.
Kaufman
County
9,785
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
9.3 sq mi
Land Area
31 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Kaufman on Wikipedia
Kaufman City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Kaufman.
Major roads: Hwy 243 · State Hwy 34 · State Hwy 243 · US Hwy 175
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Kaufman from our research
What we've verified about Kaufman, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A town that began as Kings Fort in 1840, was renamed for one of Texas's first U.S. congressmen, and became the Kaufman County seat. Details →
- Dining
- 46 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Pizza & Italian; 4 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 29 public schools within 12 miles, across 6 districts and charters, mainly Kaufman ISD, Crandall ISD and Terrell ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Purtis Creek (25 mi), Lake Tawakoni (26 mi), Cedar Hill (39 mi). Nearest lakes: Cedar Creek Lake (23 mi), Lake Ray Hubbard (25 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 6 licensed plumbers, 14 licensed HVAC contractors and 20 licensed electricians serve Kaufman. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Kaufman, Texas
Kaufman County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Kaufman in Kaufman County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Kaufman
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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