Titus County, Texas
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 28,118 people, 9,552 households, and 7,154 families residing in the county. The population density
was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 10,675 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.15% White
, 10.70% Black
or African American
, 0.58% Native American
, 0.43% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 16.42% from other races
, and 1.71% from two or more races. 28.31% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race.
There were 9,552 households out of which 39.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples
living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 22.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the county, the population was spread out with 30.30% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,452, and the median income for a family was $37,390. Males had a median income of $26,466 versus $18,238 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,501. About 14.90% of families and 18.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
In addition, Northeast Texas Community College
serves Titus County as well as neighboring Morris and Camp counties.
Census
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of 2000, there were 28,118 people, 9,552 households, and 7,154 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 68 people per square mile (26/km²). There were 10,675 housing units at an average density of 26 per square mile (10/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 70.15% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 10.70% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.58% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.43% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 16.42% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.71% from two or more races. 28.31% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race.
There were 9,552 households out of which 39.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.00% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.10% were non-families. 22.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.36.
In the county, the population was spread out with 30.30% under the age of 18, 9.80% from 18 to 24, 28.00% from 25 to 44, 19.50% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,452, and the median income for a family was $37,390. Males had a median income of $26,466 versus $18,238 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $15,501. About 14.90% of families and 18.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.10% of those under age 18 and 14.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- Miller's CoveMiller's Cove, TexasMiller's Cove is a town in Titus County, Texas, United States. The population was 120 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Miller's Cove is located at ....
- Mount PleasantMount Pleasant, TexasMount Pleasant is the county seat and largest city of Titus County in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2000 census, Mount Pleasant's population was 13,935. It is the county seat of Titus County, and is situated in Northeast Texas. This town, by city ordinance, is dry to sell alcoholic beverages....
- TalcoTalco, TexasTalco is a city in Titus County, Texas, United States. The population was 570 at the 2000 census. The name is derived from a local candy bar.- History :...
- WinfieldWinfield, TexasWinfield, Texas is a small town in Titus County, Texas, United States. The population was 524 at the 2010 census.The second largest town in Titus County, Winfield is located approximately half way between Mount Pleasant and Mount Vernon...
Education
The following school districts serve Titus County:- Chapel Hill ISDChapel Hill Independent School District (Titus County, Texas)Chapel Hill Independent School District is a public school district located in southeastern Titus County, Texas .Chapel Hill ISD has three schools on the same campus location - Chapel Hill High , Chapel Hill Junior High , and Chapel Hill Elementary...
- Daingerfield-Lone Star ISDDaingerfield-Lone Star Independent School DistrictDaingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District is a public school district based in Daingerfield, Texas .Located in Morris County, a small portion of the district extends into Titus County....
(mostly in Morris County) - Harts Bluff ISDHarts Bluff Independent School DistrictHarts Bluff Independent School District is a public school district in Titus County, Texas . The district is completely surrounded by the Mount Pleasant Independent School District....
- Mount Pleasant ISDMount Pleasant Independent School DistrictMount Pleasant Independent School District is a public school district based in Mount Pleasant, Texas .In addition to students in the Mount Pleasant area, the district also serves high school students from Harts Bluff Independent School District....
- Pewitt CISDPewitt Consolidated Independent School DistrictPewitt Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Omaha, Texas . The district's boundaries extend into three counties – northern Morris County , northwestern portion of Cass County , and a small portion of east central Titus County.In 2009, the school district was...
(mostly in Morris County, small portion in Cass County) - Rivercrest ISDRivercrest Independent School DistrictRivercrest Independent School District is a public school district based in Bogata, Texas .The district covers southwestern Red River County, northwestern Titus County , and a portion of northeastern Franklin County....
(partly in Red River County, small portion in Franklin County) - Winfield ISDWinfield Independent School DistrictWinfield Independent School District is a public school district based in Winfield, Texas .In addition to Winfield, the district also serves the town of Miller's Cove....
In addition, Northeast Texas Community College
Northeast Texas Community College
Northeast Texas Community College is a community college serving the Northeast Texas region. The campus is set on in rural Titus County near the community of Chapel Hill, approximately seven miles southeast of Mount Pleasant, the county seat....
serves Titus County as well as neighboring Morris and Camp counties.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Titus County, Texas