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Titus County, Texas
Titus County, Texas. Titus County had 31,563 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 9 census tracts. GEOID 48449.
Titus County is one of the 3 counties of the Mount Pleasant, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,563
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,247 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,363
Median household income
$58,425
±$4,968 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$174,000
±$11,836 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$907
±$60 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Titus County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,247 residents in Titus County. The Census Bureau estimates 31,563 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,363 over 406 square miles of land.
| Measure | Titus County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,363 | 30,188,424 | −1,277 |
| Households | 11,156±193 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.79±0.05 | 2.69 | −0.19 |
| Housing units | 12,146±36 | 12,128,515 | −262 |
Titus County's population since 2000
From 28,118 in 2000 to 31,563 in 2025: up 12.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Titus County?
Titus County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Mount Pleasant with 16,225 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mount Pleasant | 16,047 | $50,515 |
|---|---|---|
| Talco | 494 | $19,213 |
| Winfield | 422 | $76,250 |
| Miller's CoveGEOID 4848478 | 71 | $40,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Titus County?
The median resident of Titus County is 34.9 years old; 28.2% are under 18 and 15.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 42.4%. 18.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Titus County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.9±0.1 | 35.6 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 28.2%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.2%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.0% | 39.7% | +2.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 42.4%±0.3 pts | 39.1% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 10.2%±0.6 pts | 11.9% | +1.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.4%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 37.6%±1.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.5%±2.0 pts | 17.1% | +3.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.2%±1.9 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.3%±1.7 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6%±0.9 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Titus County earn?
Half of Titus County's 11,156 households earn less than $58,425 a year (±$4,968), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $61,776 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Titus County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,425±$4,968 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $76,479±$3,533 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,244±$1,288 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.1%±2.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5%±4.9 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.4%±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2%±2.2 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Titus County?
Owners occupy 70.6% of Titus County's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,000 by its owner (±$11,836). The median renter pays $907 a month including utilities, and 42.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Titus County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,000±$11,836 | $283,800 | +$44,654 |
| Median gross rent | $907±$60 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.4%±8.2 pts | 42.3% | +12.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,423±$71 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6%±2.6 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,146±36 | 12,128,515 | −262 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±2.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1%±2.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.0%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Titus County building?
Builders took permits for 253 new housing units across Titus County in 2025 (13 single-family), 8.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Titus County get to work?
75.7% of Titus County's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Titus County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.1%±2.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 5.3% | −1.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.7%±3.1 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.5%±2.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±1.3 pts | 14.4% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.3 min±1.6 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Titus County's census tracts?
Titus County is divided into 9 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $34,243 (Tract 9507) to $76,607 (Tract 9504).
| Tract 950148449950100 | 2,098±286 | $55,481 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248449950200 | 2,656±437 | $72,344 |
| Tract 9503.0148449950301 | 3,592±423 | $58,714 |
| Tract 9503.0248449950302 | 3,857±583 | $70,435 |
| Tract 950448449950400 | 5,614±532 | $76,607 |
| Tract 950548449950500 | 3,100±454 | $59,777 |
| Tract 950648449950600 | 3,891±557 | $44,158 |
| Tract 950748449950700 | 1,683±399 | $34,243 |
| Tract 950848449950800 | 4,872±527 | $50,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Titus County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 91st of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 153rd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th of 254 |
| Median household income | 187th of 253 |
| Median home value | 112th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 151st of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 185th of 252 |
| Median age | 204th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Titus County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.