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Titus County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Titus County, Texas has a population of 31,363, the 91st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,425 and the median home value is $174,000. The poverty rate is 17.1%.

Titus County Quick Facts

Population 31,363
Median Household Income $58,42590% MOE ±$4,968
Median Home Value $174,00090% MOE ±$11,836
Poverty Rate 17.1%90% MOE ±2.5 pts
Unemployment Rate 3.1%90% MOE ±1.0 pts
Median Age 34.9 years90% MOE ±0.1 years
Homeownership Rate 70.6%90% MOE ±2.7 pts
Affordability Ratio 3.0x
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.3%90% MOE ±1.9 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.2%
Cities/Places 4
Population 31,363 91st of 254
Median Income $58,425 26% lower than state
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Unemployment 3.1%

How Titus County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population32,64031,363-3.9%
Median household income$61,777$58,425No clear change (-5.4%)
Median home value¹$129,347$174,000+34.5%
Median gross rent$873$907No clear change (+3.9%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Titus
$58,425
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Titus
$174,000
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%
$25K-$50K 24.2%
$50K-$100K 29.8%
$100K+ 26.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.9%
$10K-$15K
4.3%
$15K-$20K
3.8%
$20K-$25K
5.8%
$25K-$30K
5.6%
$30K-$35K
6.3%
$35K-$40K
4.0%
$40K-$45K
5.0%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
7.0%
$60K-$75K
10.3%
$75K-$100K
12.6%
$100K-$125K
9.4%
$125K-$150K
6.2%
$150K-$200K
5.7%
$200K+
5.0%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
61.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.0x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $907/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
28.2%
18-34
22.0%
35-54
23.1%
55-74
21.1%
75+
5.6%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 42.4%
  • Black: 10.2%
  • Hispanic: 45.0%
  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Other: 0.2%

Diversity Index

61out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 21.8%
  • HS Diploma: 35.0%
  • Some College: 19.4%
  • Associate's: 7.5%
  • Bachelor's: 11.7%
  • Graduate+: 4.6%

Cities & Places in Titus County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Mount Pleasant16,136$50,51518.3%$170,700
Winfield450$76,25033.6%$115,200
Talco394$19,21346.5%$111,800
Miller's Cove71$40,62519.7%$9,999

Population Overview

Titus County is located in Texas with a total population of 31,363. It is the 91st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Titus County is 34.9 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 28.2% of the population under 18, Titus County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Titus County is $58,425. This is 26% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $174,000. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Titus County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.4%.

Education

16.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Titus County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Titus County, Texas?

Titus County has a population of 31,363, making it the 91st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Titus County?

The median household income in Titus County is $58,425 with a poverty rate of 17.1%.

How many cities are in Titus County, Texas?

Titus County contains 4 Census-designated places.