Kaufman, Texas
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History
Kaufman was founded as "Kings Fort", named after Dr. William P. King, who established the fort in 1840 after purchasing Script error: No such module "convert". of land where the city is now located. The community was renamed "Kingsboro" after five years of growth. In 1852, Kingsboro was renamed "Kaufman" after the newly formed Kaufman County, which in turn was named after David S. Kaufman.[2][4]
Kaufman was the first place that Bonnie Parker, of Bonnie and Clyde, was incarcerated.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Nearby Camp Kaufman was used as a German POW camp during World War II.[5]
Geography
U.S. Route 175, a four-lane limited-access highway, passes through the southwest side of the city, leading northwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Dallas and southeast Script error: No such module "convert". to Athens. Texas State Highway 34 passes through the south and east sides of the city, leading north Script error: No such module "convert". to Terrell and southwest Script error: No such module "convert". to Ennis. State Highway 243 leads east from Kaufman Script error: No such module "convert". to Canton.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Kaufman has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert"., or 2.08%, is covered by water.[6]
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, Kaufman has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.[7]
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1880 | 490 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,282 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1900 | 2,378 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1910 | 1,959 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 2,501 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 2,279 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 2,654 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 2,714 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 3,087 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 4,012 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 4,658 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 5,238 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 6,490 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 6,703 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 6,797 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 9,201 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 6,797 people, 2,177 households, and 1,427 families residing in the city.
Sports
Kaufman was home to minor league baseball. The 1915 Kaufman Kings played as members of the Class D level Central Texas League before the league disbanded.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Education
Public schools
Kaufman and surrounding portions of Kaufman County are served by the Kaufman Independent School District.[10]
Private schools
Honors Academy operates the Legacy Academy, a grades 6–12 charter school, in Kaufman.[11]
Kaufman Christian School, a church-run school with classes from prekindergarten to 12th grade, also serves the area.[12]
Colleges and universities
Trinity Valley Community College operates its Health Science Center in Kaufman.
Transport
Hall Airport was a privately owned public use airport located about 6.8 miles southeast of Kaufman's central business district. The airport had one runway, designated "17/35", with a turf surface measuring 2,585 by 40 feet (788 x 12 m).[13][14]Template:Better source needed
Notable people
- Craig Birdsong, NFL defensive back for the Houston Oilers
- Ted Healy, comedian, actor, and discoverer of The Three Stooges
- Sonny Strait, voice actor
- Bonnie Parker was incarcerated first here
See also
Notes
References
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External links
- Official website
- Kaufman Chamber of Commerce
- Kaufman, Texas from the Handbook of Texas Online
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