Poetry: Demographics & People
Census counts 1,642 people in Poetry, in 508 households. Median age 44.7 years. (10.9y older than Kaufman County; 8.8y older than Texas). Population is 91% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. 80% of households are family-led.
- 3.2 people per household.
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Current population 1,642; figures track the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimates.
| Population | 145,310 people |
|---|---|
| Population | 1,642 people |
Age Distribution
Median age 44.7y is 5.8 years older than the U.S. median (38.9y).
| Median age | 44.7 years (vs Texas 35.9y) |
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Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,642 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| Black population | 0.3% |
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| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.2% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 91.0% |
Households & Family Composition
508 households. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Family households | 404 households |
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| Households that are families | 79.5% |
| Total households | 508 households |