Geography of Titus County
Titus County sits at roughly 33.22° N and 94.97° W in the East Texas region of Texas, spanning 411 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Mount Pleasant, and the county shares boundaries with 4 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 31,563 residents across 411 square miles, Titus County has a population density of about 76.8 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant serves as the seat of government for Titus County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Titus County was established in 1846 and was named for Andrew Jackson Titus, planter and Texas state representative. It was carved from territory previously part of Bowie County.
Titus County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Titus County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Titus County, Texas located?+
Titus County is located in the East Texas region of Texas at approximately 33.217° N, 94.966° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48449. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Titus County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Titus County in square miles?+
Titus County covers approximately 411 square miles of land in the East Texas region — a compact county by Texas standards. By land area it ranks 242nd out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Titus County, Texas?+
Titus County has a population of approximately 31,563 residents. With 411 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 76.8 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Titus County the 93rd most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Titus County?+
Mount Pleasant is the county seat of Titus County, Texas, which was organized in 1846 and named for Andrew Jackson Titus, planter and Texas state representative. Titus County was originally carved out of Bowie County. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Titus County are located in Mount Pleasant.
Which Texas counties border Titus County?+
Titus County shares borders with Morris, Red River, Camp, and Franklin counties. These 4 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the East Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Titus County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Titus County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Titus County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Titus County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Titus County is 48449, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 449. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.