Poetry: Economy & Jobs
Poetry reports a median household income of $95,357 (1.1× higher than Kaufman County median $89,485; 1.2× higher than Texas median $81,220), with homes at a median value of $367,100.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $95,357 — above the Texas median ($81,220). Poverty rate 2.7% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $95,357 (vs Texas $81,220) |
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| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.7% — near the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% (vs Texas 5.0%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 70.8% |
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| Pct Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Pct Walked | 25.0% |