Comprehensive Plan Advisory
April 23, 2024
6 PM at the Cottonwood Civic Center
Growth in Kaufman County
City Development Information
Kaufman County, Texas’s estimated 2023 population is 157,898 with a growth rate of 2.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Kaufman County, Texas is the 31st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 103,350 and has seen a growth of 52.78% since that time.
The city of Kaufman’s slogan — “We’re Growing Places” — rings true according to newly released population estimates that show its county booming.
Kaufman County is growing faster than any other county in the nation, according to 1-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
While newly released census data showed positive growth across North Texas, Kaufman County, saw an 18% population boost between 2019 and 2021, the most of seven Dallas-Forth Worth area counties. Not only has the county grown by over 21,000 residents in those two years according to Census estimates, but it has also seen its diversity soar.
Proposed housing development near the city of Oak Ridge
Well, the good news is Tommy is the new Precinct 4 County Commissioner. Bad news – Gotta wait ’til January before he can get to work.
July 11th Special Meeting held
City Zoning & Ordinances
The city of Cottonwood needs to move its zoning and other ordinances into the present. What was set up, way back when, will not pass for today and especially for future development. Attend the meeting or share your thoughts by contacting the City Council by Friday, July 8th to get on the agenda.
