County population in 2014: 32,506 (49% urban, 51% rural); it was 28,118 in 2000County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 4,114 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 3,369 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 6,911 Renter-occupied apartments: 3,330 (it was 2,641 in 2000)
% of renters here:
28%
State:
36%
Land area: 411 sq. mi.
Water area: 15.2 sq. mi.
Population density: 79 people per square mile (average).
Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Titus County: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Estimated median household income in 2015: $46,208 ($32,452 in 1999)
This county:
$46,208
Texas:
$55,653
Median contract rent in 2015 for apartments: $503 (lower quartile is $392, upper quartile is $658)
This county:
$503
State:
$774
Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $108,971 (it was $60,700 in 2000)
Titus:
$108,971
Texas:
$152,000
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $59,589 - $175,885 Median monthly housing costs for homes and condos with a mortgage: $1,042 Median monthly housing costs for units without a mortgage: $397
Institutionalized population: 257
Crime in 2005 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 1
Rapes: 18
Robberies: 3
Assaults: 70
Burglaries: 113
Thefts: 133
Auto thefts: 32
Crime in 2004 (reported by the sheriff's office or county police, not the county total):
Murders: 1
Rapes: 6
Robberies: 2
Assaults: 28
Burglaries: 84
Thefts: 127
Auto thefts: 24
Single-family new house construction building permits:
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $1,492 (1.2%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $1,057 (1.2%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 21.4%
(9.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 28.2% for Black residents, 33.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.8% for American Indian residents, 47.8% for other race residents, 39.8% for two or more races residents)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 19.6%
Titus County:
19.6%
Texas:
15.9%
(8.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.5% for Black residents, 30.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 6.1% for American Indian residents, 40.5% for other race residents, 35.9% for two or more races residents)
Median age of residents in 2015: 34 years old
(Males: 33 years old, Females: 34 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 45 years old, Black residents: 36 years old, American Indian residents: 34 years old, Asian residents: 37 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 23 years old, Other race residents: 25 years old)
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Titus County is $448 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $531 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $638 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Titus County: Drummond (A), Flatrock Community Center (B), Graham Power Plant (C), Young County Rural Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (D), Young County Rural Volunteer Fire Department Station 4 (E), Young County Rural Volunteer Fire Department Station 3 (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Titus County include: Tonk Valley Church (A), Pleasant Valley Church (B), Plum Grove Church (C), Faith Baptist Church (D), Faith Lutheran Church (E), Saint Luke Church (F), Flint Creek Mission (G), Medlan Chapel (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Ming Bend Cemetery (1), South Bend Cemetery (2), Mountain Home Cemetery (3), Murray Cemetery (4), Tonk Valley Cemetery (5), Brooks Cemetery (6), Center Ridge Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Reservoirs: Tub Tank (A), Newman Lake (B), Clayton Lake (C), Woodward Lake (D), Lake Graham (E), Graham Lake (F), Lake Eddleman (G), Bait Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Boggy Creek (A), Brier Branch (B), Briar Creek (C), Bitter Creek (D), Big Skid Creek (E), Willow Branch (F), Turtle Hole Creek (G), Tonk Branch (H), Spring Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 929 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 65.5% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 13.2%
Number of foreign born residents: 4,900 (28% naturalized citizens)
Titus County:
17.4%
Whole state:
13.9%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 1,544
1990 to 1994: 1,372
1985 to 1989: 943
1980 to 1984: 542
1975 to 1979: 232
1970 to 1974: 191
1970 to 1974: 28
1965 to 1969: 48
Note: State values scaled to Titus County population
Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 83.9%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 7,782
One, attached: 149
Two: 197
3 or 4: 272
5 to 9: 175
10 to 19: 144
20 or more: 310
Mobile homes: 1,626
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 20
Housing units in Titus County with a mortgage: 2,619 (109 second mortgage, 218 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,178
Here:
54.6% with mortgage
State:
64.2% with mortgage
Religion statistics for Titus County
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Evangelical Protestant
15,434
59
Catholic
8,173
1
Mainline Protestant
1,623
9
Black Protestant
1,005
7
Other
523
2
None
5,576
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Titus County Religion Details
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Food Environment Statistics:
Number of grocery stores: 5
Titus County:
1.71 / 10,000 pop.
State:
1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:
0.34 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:
0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:
0.68 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:
1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Titus County:
8.56 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:
3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:
5.48 / 10,000 pop.
State:
6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Titus County:
8.8%
Texas:
8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Titus County:
27.2%
State:
26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:
16.1%
State:
15.7%
Agriculture in Titus County:
Average size of farms: 230 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $72,666 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $38.30 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 98.46% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $58,009 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 12.75% Irrigated harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 1.15% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $33,927 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 97.04% Average age of principal farm operators: 57 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 20.29 Vegetables: 351 harvested acres Land in orchards: 43 acres
Tornado activity:
Titus County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is significantly below Texas state average. It is 916500.4 times below overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused 3 fatalities and 13 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 4/21/1985, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado killed 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Titus County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Texas state average. It is 78% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/6/1997 at 23:38:00, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 131.7 miles away from Titus County center On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 209.9 miles away from the county center On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 212.1 miles away from the county center On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 335.2 miles away from the county center On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 315.2 miles away from Titus County center On 1/18/1995 at 15:51:39, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 LG, 4.2 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 185.8 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML)
Most recent natural disasters:
Texas Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding, Incident Period: December 26, 2016 to January 21, 2016, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-4255: February 09, 2016, FEMA Id: 4255, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Tornado, Flood, Wind
Texas Hurricane Ike, Incident Period: September 07, 2008 to September 26, 2008, Emergency Declared EM-3294: September 10, 2008, FEMA Id: 3294, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Wildfires, Incident Period: March 14, 2008 to September 01, 2008, Emergency Declared EM-3284: March 14, 2008, FEMA Id: 3284, Natural disaster type: Fire
Texas Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: June 16, 2007 to August 03, 2007, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1709: June 29, 2007, FEMA Id: 1709, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 23, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1606: September 24, 2005, FEMA Id: 1606, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Hurricane Rita, Incident Period: September 20, 2005 to October 14, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3261: September 21, 2005, FEMA Id: 3261, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Hurricane Katrina, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 01, 2005, Emergency Declared EM-3216: September 02, 2005, FEMA Id: 3216, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Texas Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: December 12, 2000 to January 15, 2001, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1356: January 08, 2001, FEMA Id: 1356, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Texas Extreme Fire Hazards, Incident Period: August 01, 1999 to December 10, 1999, Emergency Declared EM-3142: September 01, 1999, FEMA Id: 3142, Natural disaster type: Fire
Texas Severe Storms and Tornadoes, Incident Period: May 04, 1999, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared DR-1274: May 06, 1999, FEMA Id: 1274, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado
2 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Titus County (12) is near the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7 Emergencies Declared: 5
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Hurricanes: 4, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 4, Fires: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Wind: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Installation, maintenance, and repair occupations (5%)
Office and administrative support occupations (18%)
Sales and related occupations (15%)
Education, training, and library occupations (11%)
Food preparation and serving related occupations (8%)
Production occupations (8%)
Management occupations (7%)
Material moving occupations (5%)
Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents (%):
Mexico (92%)
Honduras (3%)
El Salvador (2%)
Philippines (1%)
Pakistan (0%)
Canada (0%)
Other Caribbean (0%)
Most common first ancestries reported in Titus County (%):
United States or American (19%)
Irish (7%)
English (6%)
German (5%)
Scotch-Irish (2%)
French (except Basque) (1%)
Scottish (1%)
Means of transportation to work:
Drove a car alone: 8,785 (79%)
Carpooled: 1,796 (16%)
Bus or trolley bus: 27 (0%)
Streetcar or trolley car: 7 (0%)
Taxi: 13 (0%)
Walked: 143 (1%)
Other means: 83 (1%)
Worked at home: 232 (2%)
Owners and renters by unit type in %
Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders ($)
People in group quarters in Titus County, Texas in 2000:
261 people in nursing homes
122 people in other types of correctional institutions
90 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
68 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
59 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
41 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
41 people in hospices or homes for chronically ill
11 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
People in group quarters in Titus County, Texas in 2010:
257 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
91 people in college/university student housing
9 people in group homes intended for adults
Average gross adjusted income of non-migrant taxpayers in this county in 2010 was $42,724.
6.23% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($30,782 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
6.23%
Texas average:
7.14%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries.
4.76% relocated from other counties in Texas ($21,850 average AGI)
1.48% relocated from other states ($8,931 average AGI)
Titus County:
1.48%
Texas average:
2.49%
Percentage of residents relocating from other counties or countries
Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
7.20% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($36,579 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
7.20%
Texas average:
6.69%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
5.28% relocated to other counties in Texas ($23,160 average AGI)
1.92% relocated to other states ($13,419 average AGI)
Titus County:
1.92%
Texas average:
2.01%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
Percentage of population without health insurance coverage in Titus County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2007: 3,835 (3,201 aged, 634 disabled) Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2007: 2,326 (25%)
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Aged persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Disabled persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare)
Most common underlying causes of death in Titus County, Texas in 1999 - 2014:
Acute myocardial infarction, unspecified (391)
Atherosclerotic heart disease (312)
Bronchus or lung, unspecified - Malignant neoplasms (259)
Stroke, not specified as haemorrhage or infarction (107)
Unspecified dementia (100)
Unspecified diabetes mellitus, without complications (69)
Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 21%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 3.42 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 17,486 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 493 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 72,776
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 2,061 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 805 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 20
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 43 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 82
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 3
EPA green book nonattainment status in 2004-2006: 1 Crimes per 100,000 population in 1996: 1
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 131.3. This is more than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 31,977
In family households: 28,874 (5,868 male householders, 2,286 female householders)
6,066 spouses, 10,840 children (9,986 natural, 182 adopted, 672 stepchildren), 1,253 grandchildren, 368 brothers or sisters, 272 parents, 774 other relatives, 804 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 3,103 (1,267 male householders (1,068 living alone)), 1,392 female householders (1,266 living alone)), 444 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 357 (257 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 2,936 2-persons, 1,670 3-persons, 1,575 4-persons, 1,031 5-persons, 486 6-persons, 456 7-or-more-persons.
5,804 married couples with children.
1,644 single-parent households (389 men, 1,255 women).
73.1% of residents of Titus County speak English at home.
26.5% of residents speak Spanish at home (35% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 28% speak English not well, 13% don't speak English at all).
0.3% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (72% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 16% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (46% speak English very well, 24% speak English well, 30% speak English not well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $137,243,000 ($4,696 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $2,439,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $56,598,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $40,843,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $210,000 Federal grants: $32,183,000 Federal procurement contracts: $1,008,000 ($84,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $6,402,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $459,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $7,594,000 Federal Government insurance: $2,104,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 2,758
Here:
94 per 1000 residents
State:
85 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 1,354
Here:
46 per 1000 residents
State:
35 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +1,248
Here:
+42 per 1000 residents
State:
+29 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -1,282
Here:
-44 per 1000 residents
State:
+10 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Titus County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 8.37 millions of gallons per day (0% from ground, 100% from surface)
Note: State values scaled to Titus County population
no vehicle: 229
1 vehicle: 2,065
2 vehicles: 3,208
3 vehicles: 1,044
4 vehicles: 303
5+ vehicles: 62
no vehicle: 417
1 vehicle: 1,277
2 vehicles: 747
3 vehicles: 185
4 vehicles: 15
5+ vehicles: 0
54% of Titus County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 59% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 72% lived in Texas.
Titus County:
53.5%
State average:
51.6%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 19,022
Northeast: 114
Midwest: 968
South: 2,241
West: 802
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $35,000
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 2%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Titus County
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