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Poetry

County:
Kaufman County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
4.161
State:
Texas

Poetry is a town located in Kaufman County, Texas. Poetry has a 2026 population of 1,643. Poetry is currently growing at a rate of 2.62% annually and its population has increased by 18.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,390 in 2020.

The median household income in Poetry is $95,357 with a poverty rate of 2.69%. The median age in Poetry is 44.7 years: 43.7 years for males, and 46.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.9 males.

1.6K
Total Population
395
Density (mi²)
42 2.62%
Growth

Poetry Population

Poetry Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,643422.62%
20251,601422.69%
20241,559392.57%
20231,520543.68%
20221,466453.17%
20211,421312.23%
20201,39050.36%
201900
201800
201700
201600
201500
201400
201300
201200
201100
201000

Median Age

Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 43.7 years

Poetry Adults

There are 1,173 adults, (324 of whom are seniors) in Poetry.

Sex Ratio

Female: 834 (50.8%)
Male: 808 (49.2%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Poetry includes 91.35% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,50091.35%
Two or more races1146.94%
Other race120.73%
Native American110.67%
Black or African American50.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races694.2%
Other race120.73%
White50.3%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,49591.05%
Two or more races452.74%
Native American110.67%
Black or African American50.3%

Poetry Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Poetry 's average per capita income is $51,458. Household income levels show a median of $95,357. The poverty rate stands at 2.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$140,500-
Families$126,759$139,163
Households$95,357$119,339
Non Families$36,250$37,985

$51,458

Average Income

$95,357

Median Household Income

2.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)