Titus County, Texas Demographics 2026
Titus County, Texas has a population of 31,284, the 91st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,220 and the median home value is $157,900. The poverty rate is 17.3%.
Titus County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Titus County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 16,061 | $53,039 | 16.9% | $160,500 |
| Winfield | 587 | $83,750 | 25.0% | $75,000 |
| Talco | 380 | $14,402 | 54.2% | $78,200 |
| Miller's Cove | 76 | $31,667 | 25.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Titus County is located in Texas with a total population of 31,284. 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 34.7 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.6% 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 $59,220. This is 22% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $157,900. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Titus County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% 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 43.1%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Titus County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 31,284, 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 $59,220 with a poverty rate of 17.3%.
How many cities are in Titus County, Texas?
Titus County contains 4 Census-designated places.