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LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange, city, in Troup County, Georgia. LaGrange had 34,730 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 30,858 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 32,078 (±49). GEOID 1344340.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
34,730
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,858 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,078 ±49
Median household income
$43,708
±$2,848 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$216,300
±$37,249 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,073
±$32 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is LaGrange and what county is it in?
LaGrange is a city in Troup County, Georgia. It covers 42.3 square miles of land, 730 residents per square mile in 2020.
LaGrange is in the LaGrange, GA-AL micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in LaGrange, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 34,730 people lived in LaGrange on July 1, 2025, up 10.8% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 30,858 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 32,078 (±49).
| Measure | LaGrange | Troup County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,078 ±49 | 70,330 | +1,678 |
| Households | 12,993 ±485 | 26,904 | +1,747 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.09 | 2.56 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 14,203 ±502 | 29,790 | +1,430 |
LaGrange's population since 2000
From 25,998 in 2000 to 34,730 in 2025: up 33.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for LaGrange as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in LaGrange?
The median resident of LaGrange is 35.0 years old; 25.9% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 50.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.5%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | LaGrange | Troup County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 ±1.3 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.9% ±1.9 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±1.3 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Male | 45.6% ±1.6 pts | 47.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.5% ±2.9 pts | 53.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 50.9% ±2.8 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.4% ±1.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.8% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.3% ±2.0 pts | 16.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.6% ±1.8 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1% ±2.3 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.9% ±2.8 pts | 23.8% | +9.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.3% ±2.3 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.7% ±3.6 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in LaGrange earn?
Half of LaGrange's 12,993 households earn less than $43,708 a year (±$2,848), against $56,776 in Troup County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $42,838 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | LaGrange | Troup County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $43,708 ±$2,848 | $56,776 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,552 ±$10,270 | $84,010 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,439 ±$4,000 | $33,649 | +$8,217 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.9% ±3.4 pts | 16.9% | −5.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.4% ±8.3 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.4% ±4.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% ±2.1 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±2.8 pts | 88.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in LaGrange?
Owners occupy 39.7% of LaGrange's occupied homes and renters 60.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,300 by its owner (±$37,249). The median renter pays $1,073 a month including utilities, and 47.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | LaGrange | Troup County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,300 ±$37,249 | $217,200 | +$59,879 |
| Median gross rent | $1,073 ±$32 | $1,087 | +$71 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.4% ±6.2 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,638 ±$145 | $1,520 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.7% ±3.7 pts | 60.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.3% ±3.7 pts | 39.4% | – |
| Housing units | 14,203 ±502 | 29,790 | +1,430 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2% ±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 60.0% ±3.4 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.0% ±2.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5% ±2.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.2% ±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is LaGrange building?
Builders took permits for 581 new housing units in LaGrange in 2025 (281 in single-family houses), 16.7 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in LaGrange work and get to work?
70.9% of LaGrange's workers drive alone and 12.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.0%.
| Measure | LaGrange | Troup County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4% ±2.8 pts | 61.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.0% ±2.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9% ±3.8 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.1% ±2.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.2% ±2.7 pts | 8.6% | +10.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±2.2 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in LaGrange?
9 census tracts lie mostly in LaGrange, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $40,604 (Tract 9606) to $97,688 (Tract 9603).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9608Troup County | 4,511 | $47,810 |
| Tract 9605.01Troup County | 4,571 | $40,731 |
| Tract 9606Troup County | 5,952 | $40,604 |
| Tract 9604.01Troup County | 3,689 | $50,383 |
| Tract 9607Troup County | 5,559 | $58,411 |
| Tract 9605.03Troup County | 5,565 | $49,141 |
| Tract 9609.01Troup County | 4,564 | $42,957 |
| Tract 9604.02Troup County | 3,993 | $65,793 |
| Tract 9603Troup County | 3,610 | $97,688 |
| Tract 9609.04Troup County | 2,944 | $78,295 |
| Tract 9605.04Troup County | 2,143 | $72,344 |
| Tract 9602.01Troup County | 3,394 | $78,646 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in LaGrange) · Census block assignment files
How does LaGrange compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, LaGrange is the 1,194th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 37th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
LaGrange ranks 275th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 76th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 214th | 360 |
| Median household income | 275th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 130th | 357 |
| Median home value | 180th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 174th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 107th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 132nd | 343 |
| Median age | 233rd | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 328th | 354 |
| Work from home | 104th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 273rd | 359 |
LaGrange's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare LaGrange with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for LaGrange?
7 of the 57 figures for LaGrange on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for LaGrange are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in LaGrange.