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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Grange

Texas · 4,478 residents · 4.136 sq mi
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La Grange has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,392. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,478
+13%since 1990
from 3,951 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,083 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 955 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
−6%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024La Grange
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,392
+46%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,289 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,288
+48%since 1990
from $10,297 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−10.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$421
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
64.7%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
35.3% rent
2.1
−39%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(3,179)
Black11.2%(444)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(484)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.3%(2,266)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.2%(3,009)
Black10.3%(463)
Hispanic / Latino20.8%(932)
Asian0.7%(31)
Diversity Score60.6%(2,712)
61
+6%since 1990
from 57 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+12.7 ptssince 1990
from 57.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−22%since 1990
from 19.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Grange, Texas?

La Grange, Texas has about 4,478 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in La Grange, Texas?

The typical household in La Grange, Texas earns about $31,392 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Grange, Texas expensive?

In La Grange, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in La Grange, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in La Grange, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Grange, Texas?

About 13.4% of people in La Grange, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Grange, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, La Grange, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 527 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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