Geography of Kaufman County
Kaufman County sits at roughly 32.60° N and 96.29° W in the North Texas region of Texas, spanning 786 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Kaufman, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 209,235 residents across 786 square miles, Kaufman County has a population density of about 266.2 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Kaufman
Kaufman serves as the seat of government for Kaufman County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Kaufman County was established in 1848 and was named for David Spangler Kaufman, a Jewish Texas state senator and the second Jewish member of the United States House of Representatives. It was carved from territory previously part of Henderson County.
Kaufman County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Kaufman County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Kaufman County, Texas located?+
Kaufman County is located in the North Texas region of Texas at approximately 32.599° N, 96.288° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48257. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Kaufman County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Kaufman County in square miles?+
Kaufman County covers approximately 786 square miles of land in the North Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 203rd out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Kaufman County, Texas?+
Kaufman County has a population of approximately 209,235 residents. With 786 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 266.2 people per square mile, which is densely populated for a Texas county. That makes Kaufman County the 27th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Kaufman County?+
Kaufman is the county seat of Kaufman County, Texas, which was organized in 1848 and named for David Spangler Kaufman, a Jewish Texas state senator and the second Jewish member of the United States House of Representatives. Kaufman County was originally carved out of Henderson County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Kaufman County are located in Kaufman.
Which Texas counties border Kaufman County?+
Kaufman County shares borders with Henderson, Hunt, Van Zandt, Dallas, Rockwall, and Ellis counties. These 6 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the North Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Kaufman County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Kaufman County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Kaufman County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Kaufman County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Kaufman County is 48257, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 257. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.