Titus, Alabama facts for kids
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Titus, Alabama
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 Titus, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Titus, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Elmore |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36080
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| GNIS feature ID | 128000 |
Titus is a small community in Elmore County, Alabama, in the United States. It is located about 13 miles (21 km) north-northwest of Wetumpka. Titus has its own post office with the ZIP code 36080. A large part of the community is right next to Jordan Lake, which is a popular spot.
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People Living in Titus
Population and Households
According to the 2020 census, Titus had a population of 4,970 people. There were 1,743 households in the community.
Who Lives Here?
Most people in Titus, about 4,524, identified as white. There were also 420 people who identified as Black or African American. Other groups included 81 people who were Hispanic or Latino, 12 Asian people, and 11 Native American or Alaskan Native people. Only 1 person identified as native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Some people, 235, identified as being of two or more races, and 37 people identified as some other race.
Age and Income
The average age of people in Titus was 48.6 years old. About 18.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Most people, 65.7%, were between 18 and 65 years old. About 16% of the population was 65 years or older.
The average income for households in Titus was $83,906. This amount was higher than the average income for all of Elmore County, which was $71,651.
Education Levels
When it comes to education, 34.1% of people in Titus had a high school diploma or its equivalent. About 22.2% had attended some college but did not get a degree. A smaller group, 5.5%, had an associate's degree. Many people, 17.5%, had earned a bachelor's degree, and 4.9% had a graduate or other professional degree.
Famous People from Titus
Titus has been home to several notable individuals, especially in the world of baseball and military service.
- Joe Sewell - A famous baseball player who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He played as a shortstop for the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees.
- Luke Sewell - Also a professional baseball player, who later became a coach and manager for several teams.
- Tommy Sewell - Another professional baseball player who played in one game for the Chicago Cubs.
- James M. Sprayberry - A brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Vietnam War.
