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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

LaGrange

Georgia · 25,597 residents · 42.274 sq mi
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LaGrange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,851. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $51,400. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

25,597
−2%vs 2000
vs 25,998 in 2000
1990 – 2025
606 / sq mi
−2%vs 2000
vs 615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.2
−2%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K27K29K31K33K1990201020202024LaGrange
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,851
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,719 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,181
−27%vs 2000
vs $16,640 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.3%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$51,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$361
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $487 in 2000
US average: $450
48.8%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.8% in 2000
51.2% rent
2.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(12,588)
Black47.3%(12,289)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(635)
Asian0.8%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(17,276)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(14,424)
Black42.3%(10,827)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(159)
Asian0.9%(231)
Other0.4%(115)
Diversity Score63.7%(16,303)
64
−4%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.7%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.1 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in LaGrange, Georgia?

LaGrange, Georgia has about 25,597 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in LaGrange, Georgia?

The typical household in LaGrange, Georgia earns about $21,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is LaGrange, Georgia expensive?

In LaGrange, Georgia, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in LaGrange, Georgia?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in LaGrange, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in LaGrange, Georgia?

About 21.3% of people in LaGrange, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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