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Troup County, Georgia
Troup County, Georgia. Troup County had 72,844 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 18 census tracts. GEOID 13285.
Troup County is one of the 2 counties of the LaGrange, GA-AL micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
72,844
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 69,426 · ACS 2020-2024: 70,330
Median household income
$56,776
±$2,603 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$217,200
±$9,972 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,087
±$29 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in Troup County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 69,426 residents in Troup County. The Census Bureau estimates 72,844 for July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 70,330 over 414 square miles of land.
| Measure | Troup County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 70,330 | 10,940,407 | +411 |
| Households | 26,904±475 | 4,074,366 | +1,976 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.04 | 2.62 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 29,790±266 | 4,541,835 | +1,261 |
Troup County's population since 2000
From 58,779 in 2000 to 72,844 in 2025: up 23.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Troup County?
Troup County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is LaGrange with 34,730 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| LaGrange | 30,858 | $43,708 |
|---|---|---|
| Hogansville | 3,267 | $62,620 |
| West Point | 3,719 | $57,214 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Troup County?
The median resident of Troup County is 37.0 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 36.0%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Troup County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±0.5 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.1 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9%±0.2 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 11.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.9%±0.3 pts | 49.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 36.0%±0.8 pts | 30.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.3 pts | 4.5% | 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 | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±0.6 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3%±0.6 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4%±0.9 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±1.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5%±1.1 pts | 12.4% | −2.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±1.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8%±1.7 pts | 34.9% | +4.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3%±1.3 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 Troup County earn?
Half of Troup County's 26,904 households earn less than $56,776 a year (±$2,603), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $56,180 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Troup County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,776±$2,603 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,010±$5,892 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,649±$2,311 | $40,924 | +$5,190 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9%±2.4 pts | 13.4% | −4.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.7%±5.4 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.3%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.5%±1.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
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 Troup County?
Owners occupy 60.6% of Troup County's occupied homes and renters 39.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $217,200 by its owner (±$9,972). The median renter pays $1,087 a month including utilities, and 45.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Troup County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $217,200±$9,972 | $303,300 | +$48,964 |
| Median gross rent | $1,087±$29 | $1,393 | +$74 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.7%±5.1 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,520±$60 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.6%±2.6 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 29,790±266 | 4,541,835 | +1,261 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.4%±2.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±1.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4%±1.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Troup County building?
Builders took permits for 718 new housing units across Troup County in 2025 (418 single-family), 9.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Troup County get to work?
78.5% of Troup County's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.3%.
| Measure | Troup County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.8%±2.0 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3%±1.1 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±2.4 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±1.7 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±1.5 pts | 15.9% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.1 min±1.2 | 28.3 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 are Troup County's census tracts?
Troup County is divided into 18 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $40,604 (Tract 9606) to $97,688 (Tract 9603).
| Tract 9601.0113285960101 | 3,103±445 | $73,359 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9601.0213285960102 | 2,965±409 | $60,250 |
| Tract 9602.0113285960201 | 3,394±684 | $78,646 |
| Tract 9602.0213285960202 | 2,565±450 | $65,000 |
| Tract 960313285960300 | 3,610±506 | $97,688 |
| Tract 9604.0113285960401 | 3,689±731 | $50,383 |
| Tract 9604.0213285960402 | 3,993±798 | $65,793 |
| Tract 9605.0113285960501 | 4,571±633 | $40,731 |
| Tract 9605.0313285960503 | 5,565±704 | $49,141 |
| Tract 9605.0413285960504 | 2,143±339 | $72,344 |
| Tract 960613285960600 | 5,952±885 | $40,604 |
| Tract 960713285960700 | 5,559±1,032 | $58,411 |
| Tract 960813285960800 | 4,511±723 | $47,810 |
| Tract 9609.0113285960901 | 4,564±786 | $42,957 |
| Tract 9609.0313285960903 | 2,974±491 | $74,208 |
| Tract 9609.0413285960904 | 2,944±791 | $78,295 |
| Tract 961013285961000 | 5,394±926 | $55,454 |
| Tract 961113285961100 | 2,834±417 | $62,411 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Troup County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 159 |
| Median household income | 87th of 159 |
| Median home value | 60th of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 86th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53rd of 159 |
| Median age | 126th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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