Kaufman County, Texas is located in the northeast region of the state and has a population of just over 120,000 people. It is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, making it a great place to live or visit. Fortunately for residents and visitors alike, there are a variety of reliable public transportation options available in Kaufman County. The county is served by numerous bus lines and rail connections operated by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The DART system includes buses, light rail, and access to commuter rail services – such as the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) – that can take passengers from Kaufman County to downtown Dallas. There are also several other bus services operated by local companies that offer service throughout the county. For those who prefer to drive their own vehicle, Kaufman County is served by two major highways: US Highway 80 and Interstate 20. All these transportation options make traveling around within and outside Kaufman County a breeze.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Kaufman County takes 34.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Kaufman County get to work:
- 83.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.0% carpool with others
- 3.6% work from home
- 0.3% take mass transit