Population overview
Titus County is home to roughly 31,563 people, making up about 0.10% of the total population of Texas. Within the East Texas region, it ranks #25 of 44 counties by population. The combination of 411 square miles of land and 31,563 residents yields a density of about 76.8 people per square mile — characteristic of small-town and exurban Texas, where towns are anchored by a county seat surrounded by working farmland and ranches.
How Titus County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Titus County sits in the upper half of the population distribution. It represents the broad middle of Texas — small to mid-sized counties with a clear county seat and a regionally rooted economy.
| Comparison | Population | vs Titus |
|---|---|---|
| Titus County | 31,563 | — |
| East Texas region average | 64,981 | +106% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | -40% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +15884% |
Neighboring county populations
Titus County shares borders with 4 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp County | Pittsburg | 13,380 | 67.6 |
| Morris County | Daingerfield | 12,133 | 47.8 |
| Red River County | Clarksville | 11,816 | 11.3 |
| Franklin County | Mount Vernon | 10,994 | 38.4 |
What the numbers mean
Titus County's density of about 76.8 people per square mile is about 63% of the Texas statewide average of roughly 121. Put another way, there are about 8 acres of land for every resident.
At this density the county is anchored by one or two real towns, with farms and ranches between them. Hospitals, school districts and retail tend to concentrate in Mount Pleasant, which draws shoppers and workers from surrounding rural areas.
Titus County in statewide context
By population the county ranks 93rd of 254; by land area it ranks 242nd; and by density it ranks 61st. It punches above its size — more people than its land area alone would suggest.
Texas's population is extremely concentrated: the ten largest counties hold well over half of all Texans, while more than 150 counties have fewer than 30,000 residents. Titus County sits in the middle ground between the big metros and the rural majority.
About the data
Population figures on this page come from the U.S. Census Bureau. The decennial census provides the official count every ten years, and the Bureau's annual Population Estimates Program updates county totals between censuses. Land area comes from the Census Gazetteer and excludes water. Figures are rounded and may differ slightly from county or school district estimates that use other methods. See our methodology page for details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Titus County, Texas?+
Titus County has an estimated population of 31,563 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Titus County?+
Titus County has a population density of approximately 76.8 people per square mile across its 411 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a small-town / exurban county.
Where does Titus County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Titus County ranks #93 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.10% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Titus County?+
Among the 4 counties bordering Titus, Camp County is the most populous with about 13,380 residents.
How is Titus County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.